Jalapeño-Cheddar Corn Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup finely ground cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbs. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup finely chopped seeded jalapeño peppers
• 3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted