Skillet Corn Bread With Red Bell Pepper Recipe

• 1 med red bell pepper
•     Solid vegetable shortening as needed
• 1 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 c. yellow cornmeal
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 tsp baking pwdr
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 c. buttermilk
• 1/2 c. canned creamed corn
• 1/4 c. unsalted butter - (1/2 stick) melted, and
•     cooled slightly
• 1 lrg egg
• 1/2 tsp warm pepper sauce
• 2 x green onions trimmed, sliced

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