Cornbread Sticks

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 400°F.
2. 2
   Coat cast-iron stick molds liberally with oil.
3. 3
   In a bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, dark sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
4. 4
   In another bowl whisk together buttermilk, melted butter and egg; add into the dry ingredients.
5. 5
   Add in the chopped bell pepper and shredded cheddar cheese; mix to combine (add in more buttermilk if needed to create a pourable consistency).
6. 6
   Place the oiled cast-iron molds in the oven for about 5 minutes (make certain to have the cornmeal batter ready to pour into the hot molds after 5 minutes).
7. 7
   Carefully remove the hot molds from oven and evenly divide/fill the batter between each mold.
8. 8
   Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the corn sticks test done (it might take more or less time depending on the size of molds).
9. 9
   Using a sharp knife, gently lift out the sticks from the molds.