Yeast Corn Bread Loaf

By Pikachutherecipereader

Your friends and family will love this unique way of making cornbread!

Ingredients

• 1 (.25-ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add the cornmeal, milk powder, butter, sugar, salt, 1-1/4 cups flour and remaining water. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down; shape into a loaf. Place in a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.

Bake at 375° F for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.