9.11.2009

Stove Top Corn Bread

Serves 2-4
Cooking 25 mins

1 c white or yellow cornmeal
1/2t baking soda
1/2t salt
1 large egg
3/4c milk or plain yogurt
1/4c veg oil or melted butter

Mix dry ingreds in a bowl. Make a well in the center and break egg into it. Beat lightly with fork and add milk and half the oil and incorporate with a few swift strokes. Heat heave 10-12" cast iron skillet over moderate heat. When skillet is hot, pour in the rest of the oil and heat til it shimmers. Pour in the batter. When sizzling stops, cover skillet and turn heat to low. Cook until edges brown and top is dry to touch, about 15 mins. Slid spatula under bread and turn. Cook til bread springs back when touched, about 5 mins.

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