Spicy Corn Bread Squares
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.6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
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.
Nutrition 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.