Recipe: Corn Dodgers
Description:
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as sinking your teeth into freshly baked cornbread straight from the oven! These Corn Dodgers are the perfect accompaniment for dunking into palaver, a savory West African dish. With their golden-crisp exterior and moist, flavorful interior, these dodgers are sure to become a favorite in your bread repertoire.
Recipe Category: Breads
Keywords: Grains, Vegetable, African, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Oven, Beginner Cook, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 164.2
- Fat Content: 3.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 5.1mg
- Sodium Content: 417mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 31.3g
- Fiber Content: 3g
- Sugar Content: 0.3g
- Protein Content: 3.3g
Ingredients:
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions:
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 25 minutes | 35 minutes |
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Ensure that an ungreased cookie sheet is ready for baking.
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Prepare Cornmeal Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal and salt. Use a whisk or fork to blend them together evenly.
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Incorporate Butter and Water:
- Add the butter to the cornmeal mixture. Using a wooden spoon, gradually pour in the boiling water while stirring continuously. The goal is to create a dough that is thoroughly moistened but still firm enough to hold its shape.
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Form Dodger Shapes:
- Using a heaping spoonful of the batter, drop mounds onto the ungreased cookie sheet. With your hands or the back of the spoon, gently pat the batter into rounded mounds.
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Bake:
- Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dodgers are golden-crisp on the outside.
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Serve Warm:
- Once baked to perfection, remove the Corn Dodgers from the oven and serve them straight away. Enjoy their delicious flavor and comforting texture as a delightful accompaniment to your meal.
These Corn Dodgers are not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile. Whether you’re pairing them with palaver or enjoying them on their own, they’re sure to be a hit at your table. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to savor the irresistible taste of freshly baked corn goodness! 🌽🍞
