Ingredients

  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 c. yellow cornmeal
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1/4 c. whipping cream
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
  • 3 canned or fresh jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and minced

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Grease 2 corn bread pans or 18 muffin cups.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into large bowl.
  • With a fork, blend in cornmeal. Add remaining ingredients to bowl. Stir just until all dry ingredients are moist.
  • Do not overbeat.
  • Pour batter into greased hot pan.
  • Bake about 20 to 25 minutes.