Pan Meino / Cornmeal Sweet Bread

Pan Meino

IMG_1457

IMG_1360

300 gr fine corn flour

150 gr all-purpose flour

150 gr unsalted butter

grated lemon zest (1 lemon)

3 eggs

2 tsp baking powder

140 gr granulated sugar

70 gr icing sugar

To serve: fresh cream

 

Pre-heat oven to 160° C.

In a container add the flours, the baking powder and mix.

IMG_1400

Add to the dry ingredients the butter (melted down).

IMG_1368

IMG_1382

Add the eggs lightly beaten with the sugar and the lemon zest.

IMG_1366

IMG_1370

IMG_1377

Mix first with a fork and then with your hands. Roll everything in cling film and refrigerate for 30 mins.

IMG_1385

IMG_1389

IMG_1408

Roll the dough into balls of 12-14 cm diameter , put them on a dripping pan (coated with baking paper) and flat them a little.

IMG_1413

IMG_1416

Sprinkle with icing sugar and bake them for 20-25 minutes (when they are getting golden on the sides they are ready).

IMG_1419

IMG_1421

Serve warm with fresh cream.

IMG_1448