Mexicali Corn Bread

Spoon mixture into the pan.
Press mixture with a spatula or back of a large spoon, making it thicker around the edges & thinner in the middle.

Bake uncovered at 350º for 40 - 50 min.

Loosen the bread from the pan by going around the pan with a sharp knife between the pan & the bread.

Cut into rectangles.

Serve
or cool down & refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
or freeze.

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Put:
3 c oat flour
2 c cornmeal
or 10 small corn tortilla diced
(blended with the 2 1/4 c water below)
1 1/4 c fresh or frozen corn,
thawed to room temperature
1/4 c diced fresh red bell peppers
or pimentos
or roasted red peppers
2 T onion flakes
1 1/2 t garlic powder
1 1/2 t onion powder
1 t paprika
1/2 t sage
2 1/2 t salt
4 T honey
2 1/4 c water
in a large bowl or mixer bowl.
Mix in a mixer or with a spatula.

Preheat oven at 350º
(breads need the oven preheated to turn out well)

To keep the bread from sticking, oil sides & bottom of a 9x13 glass pan with:
1 t virgin coconut or olive oil

Sprinkle:
1/4 c unsweetened shredded coconut or flakes
in the bottom of the pan.