SPICY CORN BREAD SQUARES

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Corn bread captures the fabulous flavor of homemade bread without the hassle of rising and kneading the dough. Chili powder and red pepper flakes add zip to this hearty bread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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 in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.