Bobota (Islander Corn Bread)

Submitted by CJAY8248

"I found this on alleasyrecipes.com. I'm posting it for ZWT 6. Greece"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Yields: 9 pieces cornbread
• Serves: 9-16

ingredients

• 236.59 ml cornmeal
• 236.59 ml sifted all-purpose flour
• 4.92 ml double-acting baking powder
• 1.23 ml baking soda
• 1.23 ml salt
• 59.14 ml sugar
• 44.37 ml honey
• 78.78 ml orange juice
• 177.44 ml warm water
• 44.37 ml vegetable oil, warmed
• 4.92 ml grated orange peel
• 118.29 ml currants

• Syrup

• 118.29 ml sugar
• 118.29 ml water
• 9.85 ml fresh lemon juice
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 14.79 ml honey confectioners' sugar (optional)

directions

1. Combine sugar, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a medium-sized saucepan, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and add honey. Return syrup to low heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Preheat oven to 375*.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Note: Syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 month. To use, bring to room temperature.

Reviews

[Queen Dana]

Good corn bread. This could be eaten as a side or dessert or for breakfast. I cut this recipe in half since it is just DH and I, and made in a mini bread loaf pan. Made for ZWT6.