Masa Cornbread Recipe

Name: Masa Cornbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup masa (corn tortilla mix); 2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 2/3 cups buttermilk; 2 large eggs; 1 1/3 cups yellow cornmeal; 1/3 cup unbleached all purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; ingredient info: Masa (also known as masa harina) is available at many supermarkets and at Latin markets.

Servings: persons

1 cup masa (corn tortilla mix)
2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 2/3 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 1/3 cups yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup unbleached all purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
ingredient info: Masa (also known as masa harina) is available at many supermarkets and at Latin markets.

1
Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 400u00b0F. Spread masa on large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Transfer masa to medium bowl and cool. Maintain oven temperature.
2
Coat 13 x 9 x 2-inch metal pan with 2 teaspoons oil. Whisk 1/2 cup oil, buttermilk, and eggs in medium bowl. Whisk cooled masa, cornmeal, and next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Stir buttermilk mixture into cornmeal mixture. Transfer batter to pan.
3
Bake cornbread until edges are lightly browned and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn out onto rack; cool completely. DO AHEAD:

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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: 1 cup masa (corn tortilla mix), 2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 2/3 cups buttermilk, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Masa Cornbread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Masa Cornbread

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