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Ingredients
- 1 cup blue cornmeal
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 3 Tbsp. melted shortening
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup milk (or ¼ cup
- powdered plus 1+1/4 cups water)
- In a large mixing bowl,
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ cup white enriched flour
- 1 cup water
- 1+½ cup canned milk
- 1 tsp. baking powder
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 751g | |
| Calories 1002 | |
| Calories from Fat 496 | 50% |
| Total Fat 55.82g | 70% |
| Saturated Fat 16.35g | 65% |
| Trans Fat 12.83g | |
| Cholesterol 397mg | 132% |
| Sodium 13049mg | 544% |
| Potassium 816mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 97.37g | 26% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 14% |
| Sugars 28.08g | 19% |
| Protein 28.3g | 45% |
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