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Mealie Corn Bread

South African Corn Bread is a steamed corn pudding super-moist with a rich flavorful taste; added with some basil and smoked paprika to level up the flavor in this popular African and Southern bread. Truly indulgent!
Course Bread
Cuisine African
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 303kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 2-3 fresh corn, about 2 cups
  • 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (95g) cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2-3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 10-inch cake pan and set aside.
  • Remove husks from corn and, using a sharp knife, cut the kernels from the cob from top to bottom and gather them with their juices in a large bowl. Use the back of a knife to scrape the residual corn from the cobs. Repeat with the remaining corn.
  • Using a food processor or blender, pulse the corn without water until it is coarsely ground. You do not want to puree the corn.
  • Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, smoked paprika, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk in sour cream, milk, and lightly beaten eggs until well combined
  • Then, add corn mixture, melted butter and basil. Pour batter into prepared cake pan. If there is any leftover corn place it on top of the cake batter.
  • Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until light golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Notes

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 735IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg