Jalepeno corn bread, trying to expand beyond pizza.

Budgeezer

First attempt @ baking something other than pizza. I was hoping that the top would have brown a little more. Heat cast iron with shortening to 425 then add batter and bake for 25 minutes.

paqman

@Budgeezer I'm interested to know your batter recipe

Budgeezer

1cup flour
1 cup cornmeal
1/3 cup sugar
1T baking powder
1tsp salt
Sift together
add 1cup milk
1beaten egg
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup drained and diced jalapeno
pour into hot cast iron skillet and bake 25 minutes or until brown

Howdy_Doody

Mine's pretty much the same, except I use buttermilk instead of milk (makes it lighter), and 2 eggs instead of 1.  Also, I add an 11 oz. can of whole kernel corn and a cup of Monterrey Jack cheese.

paqman

Thanks, I don't have buttermilk and could not find any at the grocery stores in the area.

2SCdoodlegg

Howdy_Doody said:

Mine's pretty much the same, except I use buttermilk instead of milk (makes it lighter), and 2 eggs instead of 1.  Also, I add an 11 oz. can of whole kernel corn and a cup of Monterrey Jack cheese.

That is a beautiful cornbread!

2SCdoodlegg

Budgeezer said:

First attempt @ baking something other than pizza. I was hoping that the top would have brown a little more. Heat cast iron with shortening to 425 then add batter and bake for 25 minutes.

I want to try this out.  It looks great!

BuckeyeBob

Bud, What size is the cast iron?

Budgeezer

paqman said:

Thanks, I don't have buttermilk and could not find any at the grocery stores in the area.

You can make your own buttermilk by adding.one teaspoon of white vinegar to one cup of milk.

Budgeezer

BuckeyeBob said:

Bud,

What size is the cast iron?

8 quart.