EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cup
- Microwave safe square cake dish
- Wire Whip
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/3 cup shortening 75 ml
- 1/2 cup brown sugar 125 ml
- 1 egg 1
- 1 cup cornmeal 250 ml
- 1 cup flour 250 ml
- 2 tsp baking powder 10 ml
- 1/4 tsp salt 1 ml
- 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 ml
- 1 cup buttermilk* 250 ml
PROCEDURE:
- In a medium bowl, cream shortening and sugar together.
- Add egg and beat well.
- Stir in cornmeal.
- Combine flour with baking powder and salt.
- Add baking soda to buttermilk.
- Alternately add flour and milk to creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
- Stir until just combined.
- Pour into a greased 81/2" (21 cm) square cake dish.
- Cook at P3 6 minutes, then at P7 4 - 5 minutes, or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
- Let stand 10 minutes.
- Makes: 9 - 12 pieces
- *Equal parts of milk and Sour cream may be substituted.
CHEF's TIP:
Breads are funny – always make sure to insert a toothpick or clean wooden skewer to make sure they're done. – you can also add 1 cup of fresh frozen or canned corn kernels to this