Cornbread Americano Classico
gourmet
Preparation time
10 minutiDifficulty
MediaCooking time
25 minutiServings
6Il cornbread è il pane di mais per eccellenza della cucina americana, soffice dentro e leggermente croccante fuori. È perfetto per accompagnare un piatto di chili, BBQ ribs o semplicemente con un filo di burro fuso e miele. Oggi prepariamo una versione ricca e saporita, con una crosticina dorata irresistibile e una consistenza umida ma leggera. Ti darò anche delle varianti per personalizzarlo secondo i tuoi gusti.
Ingredients
- Whole milk250 ml
- Corn flour180 g
- Type 00 flour120 g
- Butter80 g
- Eggs2 u (120 g)
- Baking powder2 teaspoons
- Honey1 tablespoon
- Fine salt1 teaspoon
- Baking soda1 teaspoon
Procedure
0. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar. Sift everything together to avoid lumps. Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter (or oil), and honey until smooth. Combine the two mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula. Don't overwork the dough; it should remain slightly lumpy to ensure a soft texture.
1. Grease a 20-22 cm baking pan with butter or oil. Pour the batter in and smooth the surface. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
2. Once baked, brush the top with a little melted butter for an extra-soft finish. Serve warm or hot, perhaps with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. It's also delicious with a little salted butter melted on top... a real treat! 🤤
3. 🌶️ Spicy Cornbread: Add 1 chopped jalapeño pepper and 50g grated cheddar cheese for a Tex-Mex twist. 🧀 Super Creamy Version: Stir 100g sour cream into the batter for an even softer, smoother texture. 🥓 Bacon Cornbread: Add 100g crispy crumbled bacon to the batter before baking. 🌽 More corn flavor? Stir in 80g sweetcorn kernels (fresh or well-drained canned) for a more interesting texture. 🥜 Southern Cornbread: Replace the butter with lard for an authentic, rustic taste.
4. Tricks of the trade for perfect cornbread: ✅ Don't overmix the dough: the cornbread should remain slightly rustic. If you overmix it, it will become rubbery. ✅ Use a cast iron skillet if possible: it retains heat evenly and creates a spectacular crust. ✅ Want more moisture? Add buttermilk (or make a homemade version by mixing 250 ml of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and letting it sit for 10 minutes). ✅ Want a crispy crust? Pour the batter into the preheated pan before baking.
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Creation date Mar 24, 2025
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