Quick and Easy Grit Corn Recipes


Simple, yet incredibly delicious corn grits make wonderful dishes. A corn grit consists of three primary components: the hull, the germ, and the inner starch. Traditionally, in the Southern United States, corn grit flour has been used in a variety of dishes that encapsulates the whole kernel. 


High-quality cooking grits are naturally gluten-free and have a lower glycemic index, making them ideal for people with celiac disease. Grits contain iron, which protects against iron deficiency, while their fiber content helps improve digestion and satisfies hunger. Take a look at some of the best yet underrated corn grits recipes.


Sweet Cornbread

If you're craving a sweet & moist cornbread, then you've come to the right place. 


Ingredients

  • ½ cup Grit Cornflour

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 Tbsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 ¼ cups milk

  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

  • 3 Tbsp butter melted


Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.

  • In a medium bowl, combine powdered grit corn, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. 

  • Combine the milk, eggs, oil, and butter in another bowl, mixing well. Stir into the flour mixture until smooth. Spread on the greased baking sheet.

  • Place the pan in the oven and bake for 35 minutes, until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.


Corn Flour Bagel 

Corn Flour Bagels are moist, delicious, and a great way to start the day. 


Ingredients

  • 120 gm Grit Cornflour

  • 400 gm Maida

  • 5 gm instant dry yeast

  • 20 gm Jaggery powder

  • 8 gm Salt

  • 250 gm Lukewarm water


Instructions 

  • Combine all the ingredients and adjust the amount of water and add lukewarm water according to consistency. The dough is quite firm, so knead lightly and don't overdo it. 

  • Separate the dough into seven pieces. Put a damp towel on top of them to prevent them from drying out. Allow them to rest for 10 minutes before shaping them. 

  • Shape it like a doughnut after you have rolled it up tightly from the front. Bake at 190° C or 18 minutes after resting for 20 to 30 minutes.


The versatility of corn grits makes them a healthy and tasty ingredient. Grits contain high levels of iron and B vitamins and a trace amount of potassium, pantothenic acid, calcium, and vitamin E, making them a healthy addition to your meals. Browse our blog to find more recipes like these: https://danfefoods.com/blog/easy-grit-corn-recipe-the-humble-ingredient-at-its-finest/
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