Spicy Corn Bread Squares Recipe

By tonyglib

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with pepper flakes.
Bake at 425° for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve warm. Yield: 6 servings.




Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 262 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 492 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.