Mexican cornbread

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Mexican cornbread

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :20 Min

Cook Time : 40 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 0 Min

Ingredients

Serves :
  • 1 3/4 cups polenta


  • 2/3 cup plain flour


  • 3 teaspoons baking powder


  • 1/4 cup caster sugar


  • 1/2 teaspoon Mexican chilli powder


  • 1 2/3 cups buttermilk


  • 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil


  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease a 6cm-deep, 19cm square (base) cake pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, allowing a 2cm overhang on all sides.
  • Combine polenta, flour, baking powder sugar and chilli powder in a bowl. Make a well in centre. Add buttermilk, oil and egg. Stir to combine. Spread mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Stand in pan for 5 minutes. Turn out on to a wire rack to cool. Serve.