Corn Bread, Jalapeno

By MarieR

You can adjust the "heat" by the number of jalapeno peppers you use.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups cornmeal
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped

Details

Servings 9
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 27mins

Preparation

Step 1

1 In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk and oil. Add to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Stir in jalapenos. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan.
2 Bake at 400" for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cut into squares or wedges. Serve warm.
YIELD: 9 SERVINGS.
EDITOR'S NOTE: When cutting hot peppers, disposable gloves are recommended. Avoid touching your face.