Ingredients
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- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Assorted food colorings (red, yellow, green, blue)
- Optional: chopped herbs or vegetables for added color and flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk or use store-bought buttermilk.
- Add eggs and melted butter to the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly.
- Divide the batter into separate bowls and add different food colorings to each, creating vibrant hues. Gently fold in chopped herbs or vegetables if desired.
- Pour layers of different colored batters into the prepared baking dish to create a marbled, colorful effect.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly, then slice to reveal the vibrant internal colors.
Notes
- For best results, use gel food colorings for vivid hues.
- Adjust baking time if using a different size baking dish or pan.
- Adding chopped herbs or vegetables enhances flavor and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg