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Cornbread I
Cornbread is a type of quick bread made of cornmeal and sometimes supplemented with wheat flour. Some variations may include whole corn kernels.
Ingredients
ServingsOriginal: Serves 8
- cornmeal1 cup
- all-purpose flour1 cup
- baking powder4 tsp
- salt1/2 tsp
- milk1 cup
- egg1
- shortening, melted1/4 cup
- granulated sugar, white; optional1/4 cup
- sweetcorn, whole kernels; drained; optional1/2 can
- onion, finely chopped; optional1/4
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 8 steps
Preheat oven to . Grease an baking pan.
Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
Add egg, milk, and shortening.
Beat until fairly smooth (about a minute).
If using corn and/or onion, fold in these ingredients.
Pour the mixture into the baking pan.
Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. If corn is added to batter, increase time by ~50%
Serve hot!
