Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, drained and chopped
  • 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk.
  • Place butter in an 8-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; heat skillet in a 425° oven until butter is melted, 3-5 minutes. Meanwhile, stir egg mixture into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in peppers and bacon.
  • Carefully swirl the butter in the skillet to coat the sides and bottom of pan; add batter. Bake at 425° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve warm.