Ingredients

serves 9. serving size: 1 square.

　　3 tablespoons butter

　　1/2 cup all-purpose flour

　　1 1/2 cups white cornmeal

　　2 tablespoons sugar

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　1 tablespoon baking powder

　　1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons milk

　　1 egg, well beaten

　　

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Melt the butter in an 8-inch square pan.

　　

Step 2

Sift together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder into a large bowl.

　　

Step 3

Stir in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the milk and the egg, mixing only enough to dampen the cornmeal mixture.

　　

Step 4

Pour the batter into the pan. Pour the remaining 1/2 cup milk over the batter and stir.

　　

Step 5

Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

　　Cooks' Note

　　When the corn bread has cooled, one 2-inch square can be removed. Open the square horizontally so there is a top and a bottom. Put in one slice of Swiss cheese or Monterey Jack cheese and warm in a toaster oven. Serve for breakfast with the hot beverage of your choice.

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