Anchored in Tradition: Stephanie Weaver’s Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

Ingredients:3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup yellow cornmeal1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons baking powder2 teaspoons kosher salt2 cups milk3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra to grease the pan8 ounces aged extra-sharp Cheddar, grated, divided1/3 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts, plus extra for garnish, 3 scallions3 tablespoons seeded and minced fresh jalapeno peppersSteps:Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a l