Cornbread (USA)

Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C and butter a baking pan.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix the flour, drained corn, sugar, baking powder and a pinch of salt.

3. 3

   In another bowl, mix the milk, beaten egg and melted, cooled butter.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ones and mix just enough to combine with a spatula — a few lumps are fine, overmixing would make the cornbread dense instead of tender.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the buttered pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden and a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean.

6. 6

   Let it cool for 10 minutes before unmolding, and serve in slices, optionally spread with butter.