DINNER IN 60 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 180°C and grease a loaf tin.
DINNER IN 60 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
BREAD · LUNCH
Mealie Bread
Moist South African mealie bread with creamed sweetcorn. No yeast; makes 1 loaf in an hour.
Total time60 min
YieldServes 10
DietVegetarian
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DifficultyEasy
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Step 2
Whisk the creamed sweetcorn, eggs, oil and milk.
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Step 3
Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cheese until just mixed.
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Step 4
Pour into the tin and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
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Traditionally it is steamed in a covered tin in a pot of water for about 1½ hours.
Serve warm with butter, or with soup or braaied meat.
Keeps for 2 days wrapped.
Good to know
Yes. Cover the tin with foil and steam in a pot of simmering water for about 1½ hours.
Add a drained tin of kernels with the creamed sweetcorn for extra texture.
Yes, for up to two months.
About this recipe
Mealie bread is a sweet, moist South African quick bread made with creamed sweetcorn. No yeast or kneading is needed, and it is a favourite next to a braai.
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