DAMN HOT POLENTA BREAD

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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups fine grind polenta
1 cup grated Asiago cheese
1/3 cup finely sliced scallion greens
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, preferably gray salt
4 extra large eggs, whisked
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/4 pound unsalted butter, melted, plus more to cover if not serving immediately
1/2 cup Damn Hot Peppers, recipe follows
Hot sauce, to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound green bell peppers, halved, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 jalapenos, cut into 1/8-inch slices
2 teaspoons sea salt, preferably gray salt, more if needed
1 cup fresh tomato puree (peel, seed, and puree 1 pound ripe tomatoes in a food processor)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Generously butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish; set aside. In a large bowl, stir the flour, polenta, cheese, scallions, sugar, baking powder, baking, soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula just until blended; do not over-mix.
  • Add 3/4 cup Damn Hot Peppers and then stir in hot sauce, to taste. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and level it with a rubber spatula. Bake until the bread is golden brown and firm to the touch, about 35 minutes. Cool briefly and then cut into squares and serve warm. If not serving immediately, cover with more melted butter to keep moist overnight.
  • In a non-reactive saucepan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot add the bell peppers, jalapenos and sea salt. Cook over medium high heat for about 15 minutes or until the peppers are partially tender. Stir the bottom from time to time, adjusting the heat as necessary so that they don't brown. There will still be some liquid left in the pot.
  • Add the tomatoes, lower the heat to a simmer and continue cooking for about 10 minutes, to reduce the tomato juice and finish cooking the peppers. Add additional salt, if needed. Add to batter as directed.

Amber Blessding
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This bread is a must-try for any fan of polenta. It's flavorful, moist, and has a perfectly crispy crust. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular baking rotation.


Arlene R. Zepeda
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I'm not a fan of polenta, but I was pleasantly surprised by this bread. It's moist and flavorful, and the polenta adds a nice texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rethabile Rethabile
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This bread is a great value for the price. It's a delicious and affordable bread that's perfect for everyday meals. I'll definitely be buying it again.


Christiana Ama konadu
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This bread is okay, but it's not as good as I was hoping it would be. The texture is a bit too dense for my taste, and the flavor is just okay.


Shahroz Shazy
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I was disappointed with this bread. It was dry and crumbly, and the flavor was bland. I wouldn't recommend it.


Cj Venter
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This bread is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I can see how it would be a hit with people who like spicy food. The texture is great and it's very flavorful.


Ssewalu Ashiraf
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the fact that it's gluten-free. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kevin Wilkins
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This polenta bread is a great way to use up leftover polenta. It's also a delicious and unique bread that's perfect for any occasion.


Yasmeen Mughal
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This bread is addictive! The combination of sweet cornmeal and spicy peppers is irresistible. I couldn't stop eating it. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


Yasin Sindhi
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this bread without any problems. It turned out perfectly and was a hit with my family.


afrin maya
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This polenta bread is a game-changer! It's incredibly flavorful and has a perfectly crispy crust. I loved the addition of the jalapeƱos and pepper jack cheese, which gave it a nice kick. I'll definitely be making this again.