Cornbread

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cornmeal (210g)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190g)
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar (50g)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder (12g)
• 1 teaspoon salt (6g)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten (l100g)
• 1 cup milk (240ml)
• 1 1/4 cups sour cream (300g)
• 4 tablespoons melted butter (56g)
• 1/3 cup corn oil (75ml plus a little to grease the skillet)
• 1 1/2 cups fresh sweet corn kernels (225g - 1 to 2 shucked ears)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Grease a cast iron skillet or baking dish with a brush and oil.

3. 3

   In a bowl, mix all dry ingredients: cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. 4

   In another bowl, mix eggs, brown sugar, milk, sour cream, melted butter, and oil.

5. 5

   Fold this mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.

6. 6

   Fold in the corn kernels.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the skillet and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

8. 8

   Let cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm with honey, or at room temperature.