Cornbread (Mieliebrood)
🕒 Prep Time: 4 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 4 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Quick Breads
🍽️ Keywords: Breads, Corn, Vegetable, South African, African, Healthy, < 4 Hours
Description:
This Cornbread, affectionately known as “Mieliebrood,” has earned its place as the star of our Thanksgiving feasts, earning me the title of “The Cornbread Lady!” Its moist texture and delightful flavor make it a perfect accompaniment to pork chops or any main dish you desire.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup white cornmeal
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sweetcorn kernels
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, sift together the cornmeal, cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Ensure they are well combined.
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Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and oil together until thoroughly mixed.
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Combine Wet and Dry:
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring well to combine. Ensure there are no lumps in the batter.
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Add Sweetcorn:
- Gently fold in the sweetcorn kernels until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour. Check for doneness at the 50-minute mark by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cornbread is ready.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once baked, remove the cornbread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve warm alongside your favorite main dishes, such as pork chops, or enjoy it on its own as a delicious snack or side.
This flavorful Cornbread is sure to become a favorite at your gatherings, just as it has at ours! Enjoy the warm, comforting taste of homemade goodness with every bite.
