SPANISH CORNBREAD

Black authors living and publishing in the Southwest and West developed a fondness for including ingredients associated with Mexican cooking, such as tomatoes and hot chile peppers, and calling them “Spanish.” Here, cheese and canned corn give the bread its moist character.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

IPreheat the oven to 400°F. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, combine the corn, buttermilk, chiles, onion, and egg, and mix well. Stir in the cheese.

Step 3

Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry and stir together just until combined. Heat the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven until foamy. Swirl the butter to coat the pan, then stir the hot butter into the batter, and then immediately pour the batter into the hot skillet. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.