INGREDIENTS
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4 qt. vegetable oil, divided
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2 1/4 cups (about 13 oz.) cornmeal
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3/4 cup (about 3 1/4 oz.) all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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3/4 cup whole buttermilk
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3/4 cup water
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3 large eggs
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1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimientos, drained well
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3 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup)
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2 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
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2 ounces finely chopped prosciutto
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1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions (about 2 scallions)
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1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
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1 cup finely chopped pickled okra
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
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2 tablespoons coarse-grain mustard
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper