Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup finely shopped sweet red pepper

Method

  • In large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper.
  • In small bowl, beat together buttermilk, oil and egg, stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Stir in red pepper.
  • Spoon batter into well greased or paper lined muffin cups, filling each two thirds full.
  • Bake in 425f degree oven for 15 minutes or until tester inserted in centre comes out clean.
  • Or bake in 8 inch square baking pan in 425f degree oven for 20 minutes or until firm to the touch.
  • cut into squares to serve.