Corn Bread

1 1/4 c flour, all purpose
3/4 c corn meal/ corn flour
1/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1 c milk
1/4 c canola oil
1 egg
2 tbsp honey (we use local honey)
2 tbsp butter for slathering top of corn bread after you have bake it

preheat oven to 400. add olive oil to an 8x8 pan to grease it. Mix together the dry ingredients and whisk a bit until incorporated. add the wet ingredients and mix until just wet, will be a bit lumpy. Add to greased pan and bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown or top when pressed bounced back. Slather with the butter as soon as you remove it from the oven, let cool 5-10 minutes before cutting. makes 9 generous portions.

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1 cup (yes, don't skimp!!!) sugar
2 T. yeast

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1/4 cup apple juice (I often use applesauce, you can also substitute with applesauce in biscuits)
1/4 cup skim milk
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (I will sub whatever kind of parm I have on hand, but don't use another kind of cheese it won't be the same)



Preheat oven to 400. In a bowl, combine all ingredients except cheese. Spoon into a greased 9-inch round baking pan. Sprinkle on the parmesan cheese, I will often mix it into batter and add just a touch onto the top. Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.