Great Meals for a Change

Classic Corn Bread

Hearty cornbread with cheese, herbs and whole corn kernels

Ingredients:

• Butter or margarine (to grease pan)
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup whole wheat flour (use rice flour for gluten free option)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk or yogurt
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp sugar or honey
• 3 tbsp melted butter or margarine
• 1 cup corn kernals, frozen or fresh
• ½ onion, finely minced
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350F. Grease an 8-inch square pan (or a 9-inch cast iron skillet) with butter or margarine.
• Combine the dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Combine the wet ingredients (including sugar or honey) in a separate bowl. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing just enough to thoroughly combine. Spread into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centre is firm to the touch. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.