White Cornmeal

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White cornmeal is a versatile ingredient used for baking savory and sweet items like cornbread, muffins, and pancakes, and for making dishes like grits and polenta. It is also used as a crispy coating for fried foods like fish and chicken, to thicken soups and sauces, and in items such as tamales, pizza crust, and cornmeal mush.  

Culinary uses of white cornmeal

• Baking:

  • Cornbread and muffins: A staple for Southern-style cornbread and muffins, creating a tender and slightly sweet base. 

  • Pancakes and waffles: Adds a unique texture and mild flavor to breakfast items. 

  • Cakes and cookies: Can be incorporated into sweet baked goods for a subtle nutty flavor and crumb. 

  • Desserts: Used in desserts like chess pie and cakes, adding body and texture, says Southern Living. 

• Main dishes and sides:

  • Grits and polenta: Cooked with liquid to create a creamy porridge, a popular breakfast or dinner side. 

  • Thickening agent: Used to thicken soups, stews, and sauces, providing a richer consistency, notes CookingHub. 

  • Tamales and tortillas: A key ingredient for making both tamales and softer white corn tortillas, according to Reddit and Quora users. 

• Fried coatings:

  • Crispy crusts: Creates a light, golden, and crispy coating for fried foods like fish, chicken, and vegetables such as fried green tomatoes or okra, according to CookingHub and Palmetto Farms. 

  • Hush puppies: A common ingredient in traditional hushpuppies. 

  • Pizza crust: Adds a crunchy texture to the bottom of a pizza crust, say Reddit users. 

• Other uses:

  • Cornmeal mush: Can be cooked into a porridge that is then cooled, sliced, and fried to create a savory dish, according to this YouTube video. 

  • Meat extender: Can be used as a filler in dishes like sausage, notes Grain Millers.