Pepper and green chilli cornbread

Step by Step

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C, gas mark 5. Combine the polenta, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. Melt 30g butter and add to the dry ingredients along with the eggs, buttermilk, milk, cheese and coriander. Mix lightly, then stir in ½ the green chilli and ½ the pepper.

Step 2

Put the remaining 20g butter in a 23cm ovenproof frying pan, dish or cake tin and place in the oven for 2-3 minutes, until the butter sizzles. Immediately add the cornbread mixture, smoothing the top and pressing the remaining chilli and pepper into the surface. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until well risen, firm and golden. Rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes before slicing into wedges.