Bacon Buttermilk Cornbread

This came from a cookbook called "Like Grandma Used To Make". I love the addition of the bacon.

• Ready In: 37 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 2  slices bacon, chopped
• 1 1⁄3 cups cornmeal
• 2⁄3 cup flour
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  dash salt
• 2  large eggs
• 1  cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels and set aside. Reserve 3 tbs. bacon drippings.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, bacon drippings and bacon pieces. Add to the dry mixture and stir just until combined.
4. Pour batter into a lightly greased 8x8x2 baking pan. Bake at 425 degrees for 22 to 24 minutes or until golden.