Ingredients

• 1 Cup Yellow cornmeal

• 1 tsp Sugar

• 1/2 tsp Baking soda

• 1/2 tsp Salt

• 1 cup Buttermilk (well-shaken)

• 1 Egg

• 1/4 pound Cheddar (extra sharp), grated

• 1/4 cup Scallion (white and pale green parts only), finely chopped

• 1-2 tbsp Pickled jalapenos (drained), finely chopped

• 1/4 cup Unsalted butter, melted

• Special equipment:

• 2 Well-seasoned cast-iron corn-stick pans