The Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. butter, plus 4 tbsp. melted
- 8 slices bacon, cut into ¼" pieces
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1½ cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp. double-acting baking powder
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
Preheat oven to 425°. Grease a 10" cast-iron skillet (if it's new, season first according to the manufacturer's instructions) with 2 tablespoons butter. Heat a medium-size frying pan over medium heat, add the bacon and cook until it begins to get crispy, about 6 minutes. Add the scallions and continue to cook, stirring often, for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. In a large bowl, combine the milk, egg, maple syrup and 4 tablespoons melted butter. In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir with a fork. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, and stir gently to combine. It's okay if some lumps remain—do not overmix. Pour the batter into the buttered skillet, sprinkle the cooked bacon and scallions on top, and bake until set in the middle, about 25 minutes.
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