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Exclusive Cornbread

Exclusive Cornbread

Rustic steamed cornmeal breads shaped by hand, proofed twice, and cooked until pillowy, optionally pan-fried afterward for a golden, crackly bottom against a soft crumb.

Instructions

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    Knead the dough.

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    After kneading, cover with plastic wrap and let it ferment in a warm place for about 1 hour.

  3. 3
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    The well-fermented dough.

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    Knead the dough to release the air and divide it into 10 small portions.

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    Knead into this shape, pointed at both ends and raised in the middle.

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    Place the dough on the steaming rack and let it proof for another 20 minutes. Steam it over cold water, and after the water boils, steam for 20 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it sit covered for 4 minutes before opening the lid.

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    You can eat it like this.

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    If you want the bottom to be crispy, you can use a frying pan with some oil to pan-fry it a bit.

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    Golden scabs, these taste better.

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    Finished product.

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    Fried three, better eat some whole grains.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • fine cornmeal
    150g
  • white flour
    350g
  • Yeast powder
    5g
  • Baking powder
    4g
  • Egg
    1 piece
  • warm water
    250g

Seasonings

  • white sugar
    30g