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Pan de maíz: recipe illustration
Snacks & baking

Pan de maíz

A dense, moist corn bread with a slightly sweet crumb, often flavored with cheese. A staple at breakfast and snack time in Nicaragua, it's enjoyed warm with a cup of black coffee.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

716 kcal per serving

Protein
11.9 g
Carbohydrates
77.6 g
of which sugars
28.3 g
Fat
39.3 g
of which saturated fat
24.3 g
Fiber
1.6 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) and butter a loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, beat the softened butter with the sugar until pale and creamy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  4. Mix in the corn flour, baking powder, salt and grated cheese, then gradually pour in the milk until you have a soft, smooth dough.
  5. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a knife inserted comes out dry.
  6. Let it cool for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a rack.

Variations and tips

Sweet version. Replace the cheese with raisins and add a spoonful of cinnamon.

Using what you can find. Masa harina can be swapped for fine polenta, and the fresh cheese for drained ricotta.

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