1 c. yellow cornmeal
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. light corn syrup
1 c. buttermilk

Combine first 3 ingredients in a mixing bowl; set aside.

Combine oil, corn syrup and buttermilk; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients.

Place a well greased cast iron corn stick pan in 400 degree oven for 3 minutes or until a drop of water sizzles when dropped on pan.

Remove pan from oven; spoon batter into pan, filling each section one-half full. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Yield 1 dozen.