Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. cornmeal
  • 1 c. unsifted flour
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • 3 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 1/2 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 (16 oz.) can cream-style corn
  • 4 Tbsp. jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 2 c. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 (2 oz.) jar pimentos, minced

Method

  • In large mixing bowl, stir together the first 5 ingredients. In separate bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk and oil; mix well.
  • Stir liquid mixture into cornmeal mixture, blending well.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir until well blended.
  • Divide batter between pans and pour into two well-oiled, preheated 9 x 11-inch baking pans.
  • Bake at 425° for 30 minutes.
  • Yield:
  • 2 (9 x 11-inch) pans cornbread.