MARION CUNNINGHAM'S CUSTARD-FILLED CORNBREAD

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This cornbread-with its flecks of fresh corn kernels, crunchy edges, and custardy middle-has been adapted from a recipe by Marion Cunningham, author of Lost Recipes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-2-inch round baking pan, and place in the oven to preheat. Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Whisk eggs and butter in a large bowl. Whisk in sugar, salt, milk, and vinegar. Add flour mixture, and whisk until just smooth. Stir in corn kernels.
  • Transfer batter to heated pan. Pour cream into center of batter; do not stir. Bake until pale golden brown and set, about 50 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Unmold, and serve warm.

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