Corn flour is beneficial to the lungs and heart, strengthens the spleen and appetite, prevents cancer, lowers cholesterol, and strengthens the brain. It can inhibit tumor growth, lower blood pressure, lower blood lipids, resist arteriosclerosis, beautify the skin, and delay aging. . Eating whole grains regularly is also good for the body.
How to make cornmeal cake: Ingredients: 180g cornmeal, 150g flour, 15 red dates, 180g hot water, 90g cold water, 3-4 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of yeast, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
Steps:
1. Use a small bowl for eating to measure a bowl of cornmeal, a bowl of flour, a bowl of hot water and half a bowl of cold water.
2. Use a large bowl to hold the corn flour, add three tablespoons of sugar to the hot water, stir to dissolve, pour the hot water into the corn flour, stir with chopsticks, and let cool.
3. Pour a tablespoon of yeast into cold water, stir it, and let it sit for ten minutes.
4. After the cornmeal has cooled, add flour and yeast water.
5. Knead into dough.
6. Take a large bowl, pour a tablespoon of cooking oil and spread evenly. Put in the dough, flatten it, cover and ferment.
7. Wash the red dates, remove the core and cut into small pieces.
8. Let the steamed cake ferment until it doubles in size, sprinkle with red dates, lightly press it with your hands, and put it into the steamer.
9. After the steamer is on high heat, turn to medium heat and steam for 30 minutes.
Note: Deteriorated corn can cause cancer. Corn is easily contaminated by Aspergillus flavus, which produces aflatoxin, a strong carcinogen. Therefore, corn should be stored in a dry and ventilated place. Moldy and spoiled corn Not edible.