4T Bacon Drippings

1 1/2 C Cornmeal

1/2 C Whole Wheat Pastry Flour

1 1/2 t Baking Powder

1 t Salt

1/4 to 1/2 c Maple Syrup

2 Eggs

1 C Milk (more if needed)

Preheat the oven to 375.  Put the bacon drippings into a 10 inch cast iron skillet, 8 inch square baking pan, or a pie plate.  Place the pan in the oven.

Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.  Mix the eggs into the milk and syrup.  Stir the liquid into the dry ingredients until just combined.  If the mixture seems dry, add another tablespoon or two of milk.

When the fat and oven are hot, remove the skillet or pan from the oven, pour the batter into it, and smooth out the top.  Return the pan to the oven.  Bake for about 30 minutes until the top is light brown and the sides have pulled away from the pan.  A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.