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Blue Corn Cornbread

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1801420

Serving Size: 1 Piece (2 oz.)

HACCP Process Category:
#2 - Same Day Service

Food Category: Grains

Attributes: Vegetarian, Breads, Loaves, Rolls

Allergens: Eggs, Milk, Wheat

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1801420

Serving Size: 1 Piece (2 oz.)

HACCP Process Category:
#2 - Same Day Service

Food Category: Grains

Attributes: Vegetarian, Breads, Loaves, Rolls

Allergens: Eggs, Milk, Wheat

Ingredients

To scale a recipe, change the “Standard Yield” number, then click the “Scale” button. To return to the default standard batch size, click the “Reset” button. We recommend scaling batch sizes to be compatible with your equipment and operational model. Since seasonings are particularly affected by increased scaling, we recommend taste-testing as you increase quantities.

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Ingredients used in the recipes are commonly found USDA Foods or commercially available products. All ingredients for each recipe are listed in “As purchased” quantities. Ingredient yields from USDA’s Food Buying Guide can be found at the top of the Recipe Instructions when applicable.

Instructions

Pre-Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

Preparation

  1. Whisk together milk and eggs. Set aside.
  2. In a mixer, cream together the butter and sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together salt, baking powder, flour, and cornmeal.
  4. While the mixer is on low, add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter and sugar, alternating with the milk/egg mixture.
  5. Pour 4.5 lb batter per greased half sheet pan.
  6. Bake for about 20 minutes at 400°F.
  7. Cut into 24 pieces.

Serving

Serving size: 1 piece (2 oz.)

Recipe Source: Chef Ann Foundation

   
 

We recommend that any recipe selected for use in your district be tested in your kitchens before adding it to your menu. Recipe testing ensures that the methods and yields are compatible when prepared with your equipment. Since seasonings are particularly affected by scaling recipes, we highly recommend taste testing as you adjust quantities.

Food Groups/Meal Patterns

Based on default serving size and measure.

Meal Pattern Amount Per Serving
Fruits 0 cups
Vegetables, Dark Green 0 cups
Vegetables, Red/Orange 0 cups
Vegetables, Legumes 0 cups
Vegetables, Starchy 0 cups
Vegetables, Other 0 cups
Vegetables, Additional 0 cups
Grains 2 oz eq
Meat/Meat Alternatives 0 oz eq
Fluid Milk 0 cups

Nutrition Facts

Based on default serving size and measure.

Nutrients Serving
Calories 292.39 kcal
Total Fat 14.17 gm
Saturated Fat 8.05 gm
Trans Fat 0.01* gm
Sodium 226.39 mg
Carbohydrates 38.31 gm
Fiber 3.81 gm
Sugars 13.65 gm
Added Sugars 12.52* gm

*May vary depending on individual product(s) used in recipe.

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