- STEP 1
Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Butter a 22cm skillet, ovenproof frying pan, or 20cm square cake tin.
- STEP 2
Whisk the melted butter, honey, eggs and buttermilk.
- STEP 3
In a large bowl, mix the polenta or cornmeal, flour, bicarb, baking powder, chopped sage and parmesan with ½ tsp of salt.
- STEP 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and briefly mix.
- STEP 5
Add the diced peppers and mix again until just combined – be careful not to overmix.
- STEP 6
If using a skillet or pan to bake, warm it on the hob until hot.
- STEP 7
Pour the batter into the pan or tin then carefully lift into the oven.
- STEP 8
Bake in a hot pan for 20 minutes or cold cake tins for 30-35 minutes, then use a skewer poked into the centre to check it’s cooked through.