Cornmeal Mini Loaves Recipe

Name: Cornmeal Mini Loaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1 cup warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup cornmeal; 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Additional cornmeal

Servings: persons

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, sugar, eggs, salt, cornmeal and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into size pieces. Shape each into 6-in. oval loaf. Grease two
4
; sprinkle with cornmeal. Place three loaves 3 in. apart on each prepared pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5
With a sharp knife, make three shallow diagonal slashes across the top of each loaf. Bake at 400u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

803

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1 cup warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/2 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Cornmeal Mini Loaves falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cornmeal Mini Loaves

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Variations & substitutions

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