Fresh Corn Bread

Name: Fresh Corn Bread
Ingredients: 5 ears fresh corn; 3 eggs, beaten; 3/4 c. milk; 1/4 c. plus 1 1/2 tsp. bacon drippings; 1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. baking powder; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

5 ears fresh corn
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. milk
1/4 c. plus 1 1/2 tsp. bacon drippings
1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

Directions

1

Cut corn from cob, scraping cob to remove the pulp.
2

Combine corn, eggs, milk, bacon drippings, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir well.
3

Gradually stir in flour.
4

Heat a well-greased 8-inch cast-iron skillet in a 400° oven for 3 minutes or until very hot. Pour batter into hot skillet and bake at 425° for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
5

Yield: 6 servings.