INGREDIENTS
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1 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal (available at specialty foods shops and many supermarkets)
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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2 teaspoons sugar
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus additional melted butter for brushing the griddle
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1 large egg
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 cup thawed frozen corn, chopped coarse
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1/4 cup finely chopped onion
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1/4 cup finely chopped, rinsed, drained, and patted-dry bottled roasted red pepper
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1 fresh jalapeño or serrano chili, or to taste, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)
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1 cup coarsely grated Monterey Jack or cheddar