If preparing this corn bread for the New England Sausage Stuffing , make it one day ahead.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 10 to 12 servings
Ingredients
2 1/3 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup all purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
4 large eggs
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 9x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in processor; blend 5 seconds. Add butter; process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Whisk buttermilk, eggs, and maple syrup in large bowl. Add cornmeal mixture; stir just until evenly moistened (do not overblend). Transfer to prepared pan.
Step 2
Bake bread until golden and cracked on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool bread in pan on rack. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; store at room temperature.)