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Umlimo (sweet steamed corn bread)

A sweet corn bread steamed rather than baked, with a dense, soft crumb. It is eaten lukewarm, often with a sauce or a glass of milk, for a simple snack.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

393 kcal per serving

Protein
7.3 g
Carbohydrates
85.8 g
of which sugars
20.7 g
Fat
1.6 g
Fiber
2.5 g

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

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flours, sugar, yeast and salt.
  2. Gradually add the lukewarm water, kneading until you have a soft dough.
  3. Let it rise for 1 hour in a warm spot, until it has doubled in volume.
  4. Shape the dough into small loaves and place them in a steamer basket lined with a cloth.
  5. Steam for 30 to 35 minutes with the lid on, over a pot of gently simmering water.
  6. Let rest for 5 minutes before unmolding and serve lukewarm.

Variations and tips

With raisins. Add the raisins to the dough before the rise for a fruitier taste.

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