Substituting instant polenta in cornbread

Question

I'm baking a cornbread and the recipe calls for 180g instant polenta, but I only have regular polenta. Will this be okay? Should I pre-cook it or use more liquid ingredients in the recipe? Keep it in the oven for longer? Thanks!

boulangere · Answer

Wonderful! Thanks for letting us know, Sarah.

Sarah.ferny · Answer

Thanks! I made the recipe and it was totally fine.

boulangere · Answer

I've never used it either, Mrs. B. I just use ordinary polenta from a bulk bin.

Mrs B. · Answer

boulangere, that is quite helpful.  I'll keep this in mind, as I haven't the faintest idea where to source "instant polenta" -  except perhaps Amazon, which I'm not inclined to do.  Thank you.

boulangere · Answer

You'll be fine. I actually prefer cornbread made with polenta because of its wonderful texture.

Substituting instant polenta in cornbread

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