Ingredients:
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup flour (whole wheat is good)
3-4 Tbsp. sugar OR maple syrup
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt (omit if using salted butter. see below)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, & slightly cooled
1 small can creamed corn
1 large egg, beaten
Possible Additions:
1 cup grated cheddar
1/4-1/2 cup milk or water (for moisture)
1/2 red pepper finely chopped +
1 tsp. crushed chili flakes
Procedure:
Stove top
1. Butter skillet
OR Oven
1a. Position Rack in centre; pre-heat to 400F
1b. Butter 8'' baking pan
2. Whisk first 5 ingredients in a large bowl to blend.
3. Add wet ingredients (and any additions) and stir until just blended.
4. Spoon batter into skillet/pan.
5. Bake until edges begin to pull away from sides and toothpick inserted comes out clean. Approximately 20 mins.
6. Cool on rack.
Keep empty butter wrappers in your fridge for a economical, no mess way to grease your pans.
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