Ingredients
The following ingredients have 6 Servings
- 4 small sprigs thyme
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 5 whole black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk ((either low-fat or full-fat), plus more as needed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted, or 1/2 cup canola oil)
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
