Mealie Bread - Perfect for Heritage Day in South Africa
This is my first attempt. I hope it tastes just like my granny's mealie bread. She used to mince corn with her old-fashioned mincing machine. The type with the handle one has to turn like a crank handle. Mealie bread was traditionally made by steaming rather than baking. Perfect for camp fires. Her mealie bread was delicious and moist. It makes a great side dish for any braai or barbeque and is great on its own, as well. INGREDIENTS 1 cup (250 ml) chopped onions or thinly sliced leeks 360 (3 cups) grams plain flour (all-purpose/standard grade) 1 Tablespoon baking powder 3 eggs (large) 125 ml (1/2 cup) milk salt Paprika 2 Tablespoons (60 grams) butter melted 2 tins corn (410 grams each) 1 cup (250 ml) grated cheddar cheese ¾ cup (180 ml) plain yoghurt METHOD Preheat the oven to 190°C. Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment or baking paper, making sure to leave an overhang for easy removal of the bread. Sauté onions, pre-seasoned with Green Onion Seasoning, in butter. Leave to coo