Jalapeno Cornbread
Jalapeno Cornbread
Ingredients
- Olive oil, to grease
- 150g (1 cup) plain flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 170g (1 cup) instant polenta (cornmeal)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs, lightly whisked
- 250ml (1 cup) buttermilk
- 1 tbsp olive oil, extra
- 2 x 125g cans corn kernels, rinsed, drained
- 2 fresh jalapeno chillies, halved, deseeded, finely chopped
- 120g (1 1/2 cups) coarsely grated cheddar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 190°C. Brush a 6cm-deep, 20 x 9cm (base measurement) loaf pan with oil to grease. Line the base and sides with non-stick baking paper.
- 2
Sift together the flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Stir in the polenta and salt. Make a well in the centre.
- 3
Combine the egg, buttermilk and extra oil in a large jug. Gradually add to the polenta mixture, stirring until smooth. Stir in the corn, chilli and three-quarters of the cheddar.
- 4
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar. Bake for 35 minutes or until a metal skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Set aside in the pan for 5 minutes to cool before turning onto a wire rack. Cut into slices and serve.
35 min

