Alabama Corn Sticks

1 1/2 cups Cornmeal
1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
3/4 teaspoon Baking soda
1/2 teaspoon Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 cups Buttermilk
1 Egg; beaten

Sift together cornmeal, baking powder, soda, sugar, and salt; stir in buttermilk and egg, mixing well.

Heat well greased cast iron corn stick pans in a 400 degree oven for 3 minutes or until very hot. Spoon batter into pans, filling two thirds full.