Corn Bread

Although this recipe calls for sugar or honey, one can opt to use alternative sugar substitutes or sugar blends for baking instead.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups yellow or white cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar or honey
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly oil an 8-inch square baking pan; set aside.
2. Combine the cornmeal, salt, baking soda and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
3. In a small bowl mix together the sugar or honey, egg, oil and buttermilk; add to dry mixture and mix well. Pour into prepared baking pan.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until tested done when wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Makes 12 servings

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12 of recipe): Calories: 113 Carbohydrates: 20 Protein: 3 Fat: 2 Sodium: 184 Potassium: 65 Cholesterol: 24.

Food Exchange Value: 1 Bread Exchange.

Source: Holiday Cookbook, American Diabetes Association.