Ingredients

  • 1 cup white cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon melted bacon grease plus more for the pan

Method

  • Heat oven to 475 degrees.
  • Place a 12-inch cast-iron pan on medium heat.
  • Mix the corn meal, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Lightly beat the eggs and mix with buttermilk and syrup.
  • Add to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  • Add 1 tablespoon bacon grease and stir well.
  • Coat skillet with bacon grease, heat for 1 minute and pour in the batter.
  • Bake until the top is lightly browned and a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean.