Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup corn oil
  • 1 1/4 cups cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage (3 teaspoons of dried sage)
  • 2 tablespoons minced onions
  • 2 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup thawed frozen corn kernels

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, peppers and paprika in a large bowl.
  • In a measuring cup combine buttermilk, egg and mollases.
  • Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients, stir well to combine.
  • Add sage, onions, cheese and corn to mixture.
  • Heat corn oil in a cast iron skillet (9- 10 inches) over medium heat until hot (when sprinkled with drops of water the oil will sizzle).
  • Pour in batter.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Place pan in hot oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.