1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar or honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup bacon drippings, lard or melted butter
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs

Preheat oven to 450°F.

Combine all ingredients; beat with a mixer or stick blender for 30 seconds. Pour into a greased cake layer or brownie pan (8 or 9 inches).

Bake until a light golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Brush top with melted butter and serve warm.

Crispy crumbled bacon slices can be added, green chilies, Poblano or Jalapeno peppers, chopped cheddar cheese, etc. can be added to vary the basic recipe. Taco seasoning may be used instead of salt.

To make corn muffins, bake in large muffin tins for 20-25 minutes.

9 servings.