Ingredients
1 1/2 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
Directions
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. Bake at 400 degrees
for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
Servings: 14 servings
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Categories: Corn
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