Mielie Bread
A moist, golden sweetcorn loaf from the braai table, lovely sliced and buttered or toasted with cheese.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.37 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease and line a 900 g loaf tin.
- 2
Mix the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
- 3
In another bowl, beat the eggs with the milk and melted butter. Stir in both types of sweetcorn and most of the cheese.
- 4
Fold the wet mixture into the dry until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Spoon into the tin and scatter over the rest of the cheese. Bake for 50 minutes until risen, golden and a skewer comes out clean.
50 min - 6
Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then lift out. Serve warm.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.