Kyekyire Paano (Toasted Cornmeal Cookies from Ivory coast)

Kyekyire Paano (Toasted Cornmeal Cookies from Ivory coast)

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Ingredients:

  • 250 mL corn meal (yellow or white)
  • 375 mL all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2.5 mL salt
  • 125 mL sugar
  • 2.5 mL nutmeg
  • 125 mL butter or margarine
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 5 mL lemon rind

 

Method:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 F.

2. Sprinkle cornmeal onto a baking sheet and place in the overn for about 20 minutes making sure to take it out every once in while to mix it so that it roasts evenly.

3. In a mixing bowl, add in cornmeal that has been roasted, flour, salt, sugar, nutmeg; blend in the margarine and mix well. Add in eggs and lemon rind and continue to mix.

4. Increase oven heat to 375F and drop the dough by the spoonful onto a cookie sheet.

5. Bake in the oven for 15 mins or until golden brown.

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