CORNBREAD WITH FRESH CORN

CORNBREAD WITH FRESH CORN image

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 C (6 2/3 oz) stone ground cornmeal
1 C (5 oz) all purpose flour
2 T sugar
1 1/2 t baking powder
1/4 t baking soda
1 1/4 t salt
1 2/4 c corn kernels, freshly cut from a cooked cob
6 T butter (cut into pieces)
1 C buttermilk
2 eggs
1 egg yolk

Steps:

1. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 2. Puree kernels to make 1 1/2 C, then cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until reduced to 3/4 C. 3. Take corn off heat and add 5 T butter and whisk until melted and incorporated. Transfer corn mixture to a bowl and fold in cornmeal mixture, until just combined. 4. Melt remaining 1 T butter in 10" pan or skillet over medium heat. Spread batter evenly into pan for skillet. 5. Bake 20-30 minutes until golden and tester comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes before cutting.