Cornmeal Drop Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375F.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. 3
   Whisk to combine.
4. 4
   Add the butter, and, using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. 5
   Add the milk, and stir until just combined.
6. 6
   Spoon 10 mounds, about 1/2 cup each, onto a baking sheet 1 inch apart; bake until the biscuits start to brown, about 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from the oven; cool on a wire rack.
8. 8
   Serve warm.
9. 9
   Cut 6 ounces bacon into 1/2-inch pieces, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 4 minutes.
10. 10
    Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towellined bowl.
11. 11
    Add 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, to the hot fat in the skillet; cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
12. 12
    Drain on paper towels.
13. 13
    Add the bacon and onion to the butter and flour mixture after the butter has been cut in.
14. 14
    Proceed with the recipe.