Pão de milho com batata-doce

Ingredientes

• 1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon clove
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup cooked sweet potatoes (pureed)
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1 egg yolk, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• orange food coloring (optional)
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons honey (for glaze)
• pinch of salt (for glaze)
• pinch of cinnamon (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease an 8-inch glass baking dish.

2. 2

   In one bowl, whisk together yellow cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugars.

3. 3

   In another bowl, mix pureed sweet potatoes, eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, and any optional spices.

4. 4

   Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for about 40 minutes, tenting with foil halfway through if needed.

6. 6

   Allow cooling slightly before slicing and serving.