INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp
unsalted butter, melted
1 cup
plain yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup
self-rising flour
2 tbsp
sugar
1 1/4 tsp
kosher salt, divided
1/4 tsp
ground black pepper
1 cup
whole buttermilk
1/3 cup
vegetable oil
1
large egg, lightly beaten
Softened butter, to serve