Spicy Corn Bread Squares Recipe

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Corn bread captures the fabulous flavor of homemade bread without the hassle of rising and kneading the dough. Chili powder and red pepper flakes add zip to this hearty bread.

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Spicy Corn Bread Squares Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with pepper flakes.
Bake at 425° for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve warm. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 262 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 492 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Spicy Corn Bread Squares in Taste of Home Meals in Minutes Calendar Annual 2002, p11