5 Minutes of effort for South African Corn Bread? SO worth it!!

maize meal

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole grain flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: omit

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with additional flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease a baking dish with butter or oil.

Combine maize meal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Fold in the corn kernels and cheese if using.

Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

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