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Corn Bread with Raisin

Cultural Context

Corn bread has deep roots in Jamaican cuisine, often served as a side dish during meals. Its origins can be traced back to the indigenous peoples of the Americas, who cultivated corn long before European colonization. In Jamaica, the addition of raisins and spices reflects a blend of African and European influences, creating a sweet, comforting bread that is enjoyed at gatherings and family meals. Today, variations of cornbread can be found across the Caribbean and beyond, each with unique local twists.

JamaicanJMside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2.5 cups bread flour
0.5 cup refined cornmeal
1 tablespoon active yeast
1 tablespoon condensed milk
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
quarter cup raisins
milk for brushing
melted butter for brushing
food coloring (12 to 14 drops)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is a healthier fat option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk provides a dairy-free option, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chopped dates

Dried cranberries offer a tart flavor, while chopped dates are often cheaper.

1

Warm the milk for the yeast.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of condensed milk, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of active yeast to the warm milk and let it proof for 5-10 minutes.

3

In a mixing bowl, combine 2.5 cups of bread flour, 0.5 cup of refined cornmeal, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

4

Add 1 egg to the yeast mixture and whisk together.

5

Combine the yeast mixture with the flour mixture and mix until it comes together.

6

Add softened water and food coloring, mixing until the dough is soft and sticky.

7

Add quarter cup of raisins and work them into the dough.

8

Cover the dough and let it proof for 1-2 hours until it triples in size.

9

Form the dough into balls, aiming for 12 pieces.

10

Prepare a baking pan with a small amount of softened water.

11

Cover the formed dough balls and let them double in size again.

12

Brush the dough balls with milk and bake in a 350°F oven for 17-20 minutes.

13

Brush with melted butter after baking.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixerbaking pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Jamaican CornbreadSweet Cornbread

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