Corn and Cheese Bread

3 teaspoons plus 1 teaspoon butter melted and divided

1 cup white or yellow cornmeal

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup buttermilk or plain yoghurt

2 medium eggs

4 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 cup well drained canned corn

3/4 to 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Coat a large cast iron frying pan with 1 tablespoon of melted butter
Combine together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.
In a large bowl, stir together buttermilk, eggs, sugar and remaining butter mixing well.
Pour into dry ingredients and barely blend together.
Add corn, cheese and onions, stirring just to blend - DO NOT OVERMIX.
Pour into prepared frying pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes.
Serve hot from oven.

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