Bobota (Islander Corn Bread)
photo by Queen Dana
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 17
- Yields:
-
9-16 pieces cornbread
- Serves:
- 9-16
ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1⁄3 cup orange juice
- 3⁄4 cup warm water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, warmed
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1⁄2 cup currants
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Syrup
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon honey confectioners' sugar (optional)
directions
- Combine sugar, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a medium-sized saucepan, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add honey. Return syrup to low heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 375*.
- Sift all dry ingredients into a large bowl. Combine the honey, orange juice, warm water, and warm oil. Stir into dry mixture, beating until smooth.
- Fold in orange peel and currants. Pour batter into a well-greased 7x7 by 2-inch pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until golden.
- Leave in pan to cool, then pour warm Basic Sweet Syrup over it or sprinkle with confectioner's sugar. Cut into squares and serve immediately.
- Note: Syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 month. To use, bring to room temperature.
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