Tomalito Sweet Corn Pudding Or Cake Food

SWEET CORN TOMALITO

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the margarine, masa flour, and sugar until light and fluffy. In a food processor or blender, blend one cup of the corn kernels with the water and cornmeal just until smooth. Stir into the masa mixture. Mix in the remaining corn, baking powder, salt, and milk until the batter is smooth. Pour into a double boiler.
• Place the tomalito over a large saucepan of simmering water, and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Steam for 50 to 60 minutes, or until firm. Check water occasionally, and refill if necessary. Stir pudding before serving to give it a consistent texture. Serve in small scoops.

TOMALITO - SWEET CORN PUDDING OR CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Beat butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat masa harina and water into creamed butter until smooth.
• Place 1 cup corn in a blender; blend until smooth. Stir blended corn, remaining 1 cup corn, and cornmeal into masa harina mixture.
• Mix sugar, cream, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Pour sugar mixture into corn mixture; stir to combine. Spoon corn batter into an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish. Smooth the top of the batter with a spatula. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
• Fill a 9x13-inch casserole dish 1/3 full of hot water. Place the covered 8-inch square dish into the water.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Remove 8x8-inch dish from water bath and let cool for 10 minutes.

CHEVY'S SWEET CORN TAMALITOS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the margarine, masa and sugar with mixer until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
• Blend 1/2 the corn kernels with the water in a blender until smooth.
• Combine with margarine mixture, stirring well.
• Add the remaining corn, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and milk.
• Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
• Pour the mixture into an 8-inch baking dish.
• Tightly cover with plastic wrap and set atop the saucepan of boiling water.
• Keep pan tightly wrapped and steam for 50 minutes to 1 hour.
• Check water level often, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• I have also made this in the oven, setting the pan in a water bath.
• I do not know the temp I had the oven on, or how long I kept it inches If anyone tries it, please add that info.

SWEET CORN TOMALITO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix together the margarine/butter, masa harina and sugar.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and mix together well.
• Spread out the mixture onto a 9x13 baking dish.
• Place the dish with the mixture on top of another dish that is filled halfway with water.
• Cover the dishes with aluminum foil.
• Carefully place the dishes into the oven and bake for ~1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Check with a toothpick if the dish is done. When done, the toothpick will come out clean.
• Scoop into serving dish or tupperware or serve directly onto plates!

CORNBREAD PUDDING CAKE (TOMALITO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Drain the corn of almost all it's liquid (I leave about 2 tbsp). In a bowl, mix all the ingredients.
• Pour batter into a greased 8x8 pan. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes.
• Serve hot or warm. Enjoy!

TOMALITO

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the margarine, masa flour, and sugar until light and fluffy.
• In a food processor or blender, blend one cup of the corn kernels with the water and cornmeal just until smooth. Stir this mixture into the masa mixture. Mix in the remaining corn, baking powder, salt, and milk until the batter is smooth. Pour into an 8x8 inch glass baking dish.
• Place the baking dish over a large saucepan of simmering water. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil, and steam for 50 to 60 minutes, or until firm. Check water occasionally, and refill if necessary. Stir pudding before serving to give it a consistent texture. Serve in small scoops.