Homemade cornflakes are a delicious and nutritious alternative to store-bought cereals. They are made with whole grain cornmeal and sweetened with natural ingredients like honey or maple syrup. The result is a cereal that is high in fiber, protein, and vitamins. Plus, it tastes great! If you are looking for a healthy and delicious way to start your day, homemade cornflakes are a perfect choice.
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HOMEMADE CORN FLAKES CEREAL
This recipe for corn flakes cereal made from scratch bakes in the oven. It stays crunchy in milk and has a lovely sweet and toasted corn flavor that is almost identical to that of the boxed cereal. The recipe makes a small batch (enough for 2 to 3 small bowls of cereal), but you can easily double or triple it-just be sure to divide the batter into additional baking sheets so that it doesn't come out too thick. This cereal is also great to snack on, to top yogurt or ice cream, or to crush to use as breading.
Provided by Alejandra Ramos
Time 2h10m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and grease lightly with oil or baking spray.
- Whisk 1 cup of the cornmeal with the sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Add the vanilla extract and 3/4 cup water, a little at a time, stirring until the batter is smooth and thin. If it's too dry, add additional water. You want something the consistency of pancake batter.
- Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread out evenly. (It won't reach the edges, but that's OK. You want a nice thin layer, about 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick.)
- Combine the remaining 1/2 cup cornmeal with 1 teaspoon water and mix until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs; add an additional teaspoon or 2 of water, if too dry.
- Sprinkle the top of the batter with the cornmeal crumbs (this will help give it a little extra crunchy texture).
- Bake on the center rack, keeping a close eye on it, until the dough has dried out and cracked, 10 to 15 minutes. You're looking for a cracked arid-desert landscape look to it.
- Remove from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 250 degrees F. Let the baking sheet cool, then use your hands to tear and crack the dough into small flakes. Return to the oven and bake on the center rack until the pieces are toasted, crisp, and golden, about 45 minutes.
- Let cool completely before serving with milk or as you would any cereal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 2 weeks.
EASY CORNFLAKE TART
Make this cornflake cake for a fabulously easy family dessert that uses simple ingredients. With a pastry case and jam base, it's delicious served with custard
Provided by Anna Glover
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert
Time 1h
Yield Serves 8-10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Unroll the pastry and briefly roll out on a lightly floured work surface until it's large enough to fit a 23cm loose-bottomed tart tin. Use the rolling pin to lift the pastry over the tin, then press into the corners and sides so the excess pastry hangs over the rim. Trim this away, leaving just a small amount of excess hanging over the rim.
- Line the pastry with baking parchment and fill with baking beans or uncooked rice. Bake for 15 mins. Remove the parchment and beans, then bake for another 5-10 mins until just golden. Remove from the oven and trim any excess pastry from the edges using a serrated knife.
- Heat the butter, syrup and sugar in a small pan with a pinch of salt, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. Fold in the cornflakes to coat in the butter mixture.
- Spoon the jam into the cooked pastry base, then level the surface. Tip the cornflake mixture over the jam and gently press down until all of the jam is covered with a layer of the mixture. Return the tart to the oven and bake for another 5 mins until the cornflakes are golden and toasted. Leave to cool until just warm before slicing and serving with custard.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.49 milligram of sodium
CORNFLAKE CRUST
A crust made from breakfast cereal.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Crumb Crusts
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix cornflakes, sugar, and butter or margarine together thoroughly. Press into an 8 or 9 inch pie plate. Chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 92.4 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
PEANUT BUTTER CORNFLAKE BARS
Peanut butter cornflake bars were one of my favorite treats when I was a little girl. If you like chocolate, I have a friend who spreads 1 cup of melted chocolate chips over the top. Let the chocolate set before cutting into the bars. -Laura Campbell, Lisbon, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. pan; press lightly. Let stand until set, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right corn: Use fresh, non-GMO corn for the best flavor and texture.
- Soak the corn: Soaking the corn overnight helps to soften the kernels and make them easier to grind.
- Grind the corn finely: The finer you grind the corn, the crispier the cornflakes will be.
- Add flavorings: Add salt, sugar, or other flavorings to the cornmeal before cooking.
- Cook the cornflakes slowly: Cooking the cornflakes slowly helps to prevent them from burning.
- Stir the cornflakes frequently: Stirring the cornflakes frequently helps to prevent them from sticking together.
- Dry the cornflakes thoroughly: Drying the cornflakes thoroughly helps to make them crispy.
Conclusion:
Making homemade cornflakes is a fun and rewarding experience. With a little time and effort, you can create delicious, healthy cornflakes that are perfect for breakfast or a snack. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious breakfast cereal, give homemade cornflakes a try!
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