Courtesy of Amy Crowell
One of the easiest ways to incorporate mesquite meal into your menu is by baking. Mesquite meal is sweet and perfect for pancakes, cookies, cakes and quick breads.
¾ c. cornmeal
¾ c. flour
½ c. mesquite meal*
2 t. baking powder
½ t. baking soda
½ t. salt
½ c. whole-milk yogurt
½ c. milk
1 egg
4 T. honey
4 T. vegetable oil
¾ c. corn kernels
Preheat oven to 350º and grease an 8-inch square baking pan. Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. In another bowl, blend the wet ingredients together, and add to the dry ingredients. Stir until combined. Fold in the corn kernels. Pour into the baking pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.
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