Spicy Jalapeño-Cheddar Cornbread

Spicy Jalapeño-Cheddar Cornbread

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Brushing regional differences aside, we wanted both a tender, fluffy crumb and a thick, crunchy crust. But what we wanted most of all was sweet corn flavor.

Keywords

  • Desserts or Baked Goods
  • Cheese
  • Vegetables
  • Quick Breads
  • Breakfast & Brunch
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, (7 1/2 ounces/213 grams)
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal (5 1/2 ounces/156 grams), see note
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 medium jalapeño chile, cored, seeded, and chopped fine
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 4 ounces (113 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 1/3 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup frozen corn kernels (3 1/2 ounces/99 grams), thawed
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), melted and cooled slightly

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