Cajun Corn Bread

Name: Cajun Corn Bread
Ingredients: 1 c. all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1 c. yellow cornmeal (preferably stone ground); 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1/4 c. lard or vegetable shortening, melted; 1/4 c. whipping cream; 3/4 c. milk; 1/2 c. finely chopped onion; 3 canned or fresh jalapeno peppers, minced with seeds and veins removed

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. yellow cornmeal (preferably stone ground)
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 c. lard or vegetable shortening, melted
1/4 c. whipping cream
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
3 canned or fresh jalapeno peppers, minced with seeds and veins removed

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425°.
2

Generously grease 2 cornbread pans or muffin cups.
3

If using cast-iron pans, place greased pans in hot oven 20 minutes while preparing batter.
4

For a crispy outside crust, batter should sizzle and hiss when spooned into pans.