posted by Marlen 08-25-100 4:28 PM
Fresh Cornbread
6 servings
5 Ears fresh corn
3 Eggs, beaten
3/4 cup Milk
1/4 cup Plus 1 1/2 tsp. bacon drippings
1 1/2 tbl. Sugar
1 tbl. Baking powder
3/4 tsp. Salt
1/2 cup Plus 1 Tbl. all purpose flour
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cut corn from cob, scraping cob to remove the pulp.
Combine corn, eggs, milk, bacon drippings, sugar, baking powder, and salt; stir well. Gradualy stir in flour.
Heat a well greased 8 inch cast-iron skillet in a 400 degree oven until very hot. Pour batter into hot skillet, and bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown.