Description
Midwestern chickpea cornbread delivers a hearty fusion of traditional Southern comfort with protein-rich legumes. Rich crumbles and golden edges promise a satisfying texture that invites you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fine cornmeal
- ½ cup organic cane sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (240 ml)
- ¼ cup grape seed or canola oil (60 ml)
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup chickpea brine (whipped until fluffy)
- Vegan butter
- Maple syrup
- Chili
Instructions
- Preparation Setup: Calibrate oven to 350°F (176°C) and meticulously coat a 9-inch round cake pan or 8×8-inch baking dish with gluten-free flour for seamless release.
- Liquid Fusion: Blend almond milk and apple cider vinegar, allowing chemical interaction to create a tangy liquid base that enhances overall flavor complexity.
- Structural Foundation: Integrate gluten-free flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a unified dry mixture, ensuring comprehensive ingredient distribution.
- Moisture Integration: Incorporate almond milk mixture and oil into dry ingredients, whisking until a harmonious, lump-free batter emerges with consistent texture.
- Aeration Technique: Whip chickpea brine into a glossy meringue-like consistency, progressively adding sugar to stabilize the foam, then gently fold into the prepared batter to maintain airiness.
- Baking Transformation: Pour batter into prepared pan, creating an even surface, and position on center oven rack for 25-35 minutes until a clean toothpick test confirms complete cooking.
- Cooling and Presentation: Allow cornbread to rest and settle within the pan, developing a tender crumb, then delicately extract and serve warm with complementary accompaniments.
Notes
- Whip Chickpea Brine Perfectly: Achieve soft, glossy peaks by beating slowly and adding sugar gradually to create a stable, airy meringue-like texture that provides structure to the cornbread.
- Flour Blend Matters: Ensure thorough whisking of dry ingredients to prevent clumping and guarantee even distribution of leavening agents for consistent rising and texture.
- Gentle Folding Technique: Use a delicate, sweeping motion when incorporating whipped chickpea brine to maintain the air bubbles, preventing deflation and preserving the bread’s light, fluffy consistency.
- Toothpick Test Timing: Check doneness around 25 minutes, inserting a toothpick in the center – a clean removal indicates perfectly baked cornbread with a moist, tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg