Source: Adrienne Meier, Ocean Mist Farms

Serves: 6

Ingredients

1 egg, beaten
1 Fennel bulb, grated
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon
2 cups plain cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray 9 inch cast iron skillet with cooking spray and place skillet in hot oven to heat up.

In large bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing until well combined. Spoon batter into greased hot skillet and bake at 450 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until corn bread is golden brown.