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Ingredients
- 100 gram course-ground cornmeal
- 108 gram all-purpose flour
- 20 gram granulated sugar
- 7 gram baking powder
- 4 gram kosher salt
- 1 egg, plus 1 egg white (lightly beaten)
- 333 gram whole milk
- 236 gram clarified butter
- 1 slice unsalted butter (for greasing the skillet)
- Maple butter (for serving)
- Coarse sea salt (for serving)
- 1 green onion (chopped, for serving)
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