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Firecracker Corn Sticks Add a Kick to New Year's Black-Eyed Peas
Nashville, Tenn. (Holidays 2005) - No self-respecting Southerner would spend a New Year's Day without having black-eyed peas to insure good luck in the coming year. And if it's money you're after, a pot of turnip greens, collards or mustard greens might be a good idea, too.
"Thinking crisp corn sticks would be delicious with peas and greens, we searched the Martha White¨ recipe archives and found the ideal recipe even down to the name," said Linda Carman, Martha White® Southern baking expert. "Originally published over 30 years ago, Firecracker Corn Sticks, seasoned with crushed red pepper, will add a spark to your New Year's Day celebration."
Firecracker Corn Sticks
1 egg
1 and 1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup Crisco® Oil
2 cups Martha White® Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper (or to taste)
Preheat oven to 425° F. Grease corn stick molds and place in oven to heat. Beat egg in mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients; stir until smooth. Pour batter into prepared molds. Bake at 425° F. for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
15 to 18 corn sticks.
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