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Submitted by: Carol Field Dahlstrom from Ankeny, IA
Originally shared on the web 02/25/2021

2-3/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. sugar
2/3 c. yellow cornmeal
1 t. salt
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1 c. crisply cooked bacon, cut or broken into 1/4-inch pieces
1-1/2 c. buttermilk
4 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. oil
2/3 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. red or orange sweet peppers, chopped

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cornmeal, salt, baking powder, baking soda and bacon. Make a well in the dry ingredients. Set aside. In a small bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs and oil. Slowly pour egg mixture into flour mixture, stirring until just moistened. Fold in cheese and peppers. Spoon batter into 24 paper-lined or greased muffin cups, filling 3/4 full. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden and firm in the center. Makes 2 dozen.