Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 400F.

2. Place the butter in a heavy 4-cup baking dish and place in preheated oven.

3. Combine cornmeal, salt, and soda. Beat egg until blended and stir onto buttermilk. Pour over dry ingredients and stir only until blended.

4. Remove pan from oven and tilt to distribute butter evenly. Pour batter immediately into hot pan and return to heated oven and bake until firm and lightly browned, 20-25 minutes.

5. Serve hot with lots of soft butter and jam.

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