INGREDIENTS
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1 cup yellow cornmeal
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
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1 large egg
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1/4 pound coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (1 cup)
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1/4 cup finely chopped scallion (white and pale green parts only)
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1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped drained pickled jalapeños
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1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
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Special equipment: 2 well-seasoned cast-iron corn-stick pans, each with 7 (5- by 1 1/2-inch) molds*, or a well-seasoned 9-inch cast-iron skillet