Jalapeño Cornbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 4 tablespoons melted shortening
• 1 cup cream-style corn
• 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• 3 diced jalapeño peppers or 1 can diced green chile peppers
• 1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento

Instructions

1. Combine buttermilk and cornmeal. Let stand for 30 minutes.
2. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
3. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
4. Pour into a 13 x 9 inch greased pan and bake for 30 minutes.