Preheat oven 400 degrees Place butter in a large cast iron skillet; put skillet in the oven while it is preheating. Remove skillet when butter is completely melted.
In a medium size mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients well, add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Pour melted butter into the cornmeal mixture and lightly mix.
Pour batter into preheated skillet. Bake 20 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.