Makes 1 standard loaf size
• 250g bacon(Kleinhans ) diced
• 2.5 (625ml) cups all purpose (cake) flour
• 2tsp (10ml) baking powder
• 1tbsn (15ml) sugar
• 1tsp (5ml) salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup (125ml) butter, melted
• 1 cup (250ml) milk
• 1 tin (410g) whole corn kernels (drained)
• 1/2 tin (about 200g) cream style sweetcorn
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- Pre-heat the oven to 170°c and grease a standard size loaf tin.
- Fry the chopped bacon in a very hot pan until slightly crisp. Drain off any excess fat and set aside.
- Meanwhile, sift all the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
- Beat together the eggs, butter and milk and pour into the dry ingredients. Mix well.
- Fold in the corn and bacon and pour into the prepared loaf tin. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the loaf and place into the oven.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes until the loaf is golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean. If the loaf is browning too fast, turn the heat down.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool down for 5 minutes before removing from the tray.