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Cornmeal Bacon Waffles

Makes 10 waffles

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. all purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 c. yellow cornmeal

2 cup water

1 1/2 cup milk

2 tablespoons bacon grease, not butter. (oh yes, I went there, this is bacon day.)

8 strips of crunchy crispy bacon, chopped

Protocol

1. Preheat your waffle maker to the requirements for a medium waffle. I have an all clad waffle make and I set mine to a 3 on a 6-point scale.

2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking powder, salt and sugar and set aside.

3. Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the water and cornmeal. Whisk constantly, until the content of the pan reaches a simmer. This will be a quick, rapid change so your constant attention will be required.

4. Whisk in the milk in to the saucepan to help release the cornmeal from the pan.

5. Whisk the cornmeal & milk in the saucepan into the dry ingredients of the bowl. Add bacon grease.

6. Fold in chopped bacon.

7. Make waffles according to directions of your waffle maker.