The Secret to Moist Cornbread: Recipe Included (photo by LivligaHome) |
Cornbread is the perfect base to make a delicious muffin to go with a variety of meals from salads to soups to chili or fish. If you are not careful though, you can end up with dry cornbread or one with too many calories.
I think I have found a solution for keeping the calories very reasonable while also providing a flavorful and moist cornbread. I add whole kernels of corn to the recipe. It seems to keep it from getting too dry and adds flavor with texture.
Here is my recipe:
Ingredients
• ¾ cup yellow cornmeal
• ¾ cup, plus 1 Tbs. King Arthur Flour, unbleached
• 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 cup nonfat buttermilk
• ¼ cup egg substitute
• 1 tablespoon corn oil
• 1 cup canned, no-salt-added, whole-kernel corn, drained
• Cooking Spray
Directions
- Combine the first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl, mixing well. Make a well in the center of the mixture.
- Combine the buttermilk, egg substitute, and oil. Add it to the dry ingredients, stirring just until the dry ingredients are moistened
- Fold in the corn.
- Spoon batter into muffin pans coated with cooking spray and heated for 10 minutes in the oven. Fill 2/3 rds full.
- Bake at 425 for 18 minutes or until muffins are golden. Remove muffins from the pan immediately.
Yield: 12 Calories: 110 each. Fat 1.6g (Saturated Fat .2g); Sodium 110mg; Protein 3.3g; Carbohydrate 16.5g; Fiber 1.1g; Sugars 2.4g.
This muffin can be served with any meal.
As a basic cornbread, you can bake it as is or add additional flavors depending on your mood and meal. Spices are the easiest addition like a tablespoon of fresh rosemary or sage. You can make it with some heat as well by adding 1 teaspoon chili powder. Experimentation is encouraged.
Try the cornbread with a grilled Trout Dinner, or another whole fish you can buy at your grocery store, for a great meal with fabulous flavors. To complete the meal serve it with a simple tossed green salad with my light vinaigrette.
Enjoy! And Live Vibrant!