Ruminate Cornbread

Origin: United States of America

Meaning of name: Made by the native American populace as a simple cornmeal dish,this bread passed on to European lands and acquired quite a sheen and cult following in later centuries.

Parentage: It is a rather low-frills baked dish made from cornmeal and baking powder. The cornmeal may contain dried maize,as could be the case in India,or the American variety of corn. Americans especially have over the years developed a mouth-watering range of breads,and cornbread remains an alluring ‘soul food’. This bread variety is high on fibre,and has a lovely texture to it that makes it ideal healthy snack. Cornbread can even be fried and steamed. The essential component here is a baking dish and of course,some good quality cornmeal. The no-fuss process makes it extremely kitchen-friendly,and for those experimentative souls out there,this bread embraces many additions – we think cheese,olives,capers and more!

Eaten well with?– Simply eaten is the best way to go here. But considering dips are all the rage,some mayo or a tangy condiment may well add a wacky twist here.