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.

Beatrice Silukena
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I made this bread for my family and they loved it! It's so moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahir Hossen
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This bread is incredible! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes, which give it a tangy, savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Bilal nasir
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The bread is amazing. It's so moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Chase Ellis
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This recipe is a keeper! The bread is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the addition of the bacon, which gives it a smoky, bacon-y flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


matthew khojaste
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I made this bread for my friends and they loved it! It's so moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Umm-e-Sumya Imran
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This bread is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the addition of the herbs, which give it a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Richybee Eneojo
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I'm not usually a fan of polenta, but this bread is delicious! It's so moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


reuben matthews
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I'm so happy I found this recipe! The bread is amazing. It's so moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Taiba Malik
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This recipe is a game changer! The bread is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the addition of the cheese, which gives it a gooey, cheesy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Hasib Tajsbdim
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I made this bread for my family and they loved it! It's so moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Abid Baloch
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This bread is incredible! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the addition of the cornmeal, which gives it a unique flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Carter Garrett
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The bread is amazing. It's so moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Nicki minaj
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This recipe is a keeper! The bread is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the addition of the chili peppers, which give it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


My Boy
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This bread is delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's so moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Hrishi Roy
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The bread is moist and flavorful, and the crust is crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Junaid Baloch
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This bread was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kesha Craven
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This bread is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I love the addition of the chili peppers, which give it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again and again.


glenda brooks
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The bread was very moist and flavorful. I used a little less chili pepper than the recipe called for, but it still had a nice kick. I would definitely make this again.


Sabano Tracy
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This polenta bread is a winner! The crust is crispy and flavorful, while the inside is moist and tender. I love the addition of the chili peppers, which give the bread a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.