Bobota (Islander Corn Bread) Recipe

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Bobota (Islander Corn Bread)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1/2 cup currants
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp honey confectioners' sugar (optional)

Directions:

  1. Combine sugar, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a medium-sized saucepan, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and add honey. Return syrup to low heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Preheat oven to 375*.
  4. Sift all dry ingredients into a large bowl. Combine the honey, orange juice, warm water, and warm oil. Stir into dry mixture, beating until smooth.
  5. Fold in orange peel and currants. Pour batter into a well-greased 7x7 by 2-inch pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until golden.
  6. Leave in pan to cool, then pour warm Basic Sweet Syrup over it or sprinkle with confectioner's sugar. Cut into squares and serve immediately.
  7. Note: Syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 month. To use, bring to room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 234.94 Kcal (984 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.61g 12%
Sodium 218.93mg 9%
Potassium 119.57mg 3%
Total Carbs 42.32g 14%
Sugars 25.31g 101%
Dietary Fiber 1.83g 7%
Protein 1.86g 4%
Vitamin C 11.9mg 20%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 68.7mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 183.24 Kcal (767 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.94g 12%
Sodium 170.75mg 9%
Potassium 93.26mg 3%
Total Carbs 33.01g 14%
Sugars 19.74g 101%
Dietary Fiber 1.43g 7%
Protein 1.45g 4%
Vitamin C 9.3mg 20%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 53.6mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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