Mielie Bread: South African Cast Iron Cornbread

We know about Southern cornbread and Northern cornbread, but this is how they make cornbread in South Africa. It's called "mielie bread" or "mealie bread." Basically, it's a South African cornbread recipe, which uses a lot of actual corn. When I found this recipe, I don't the author ever made cornbread the way it's supposed to be made: in a cast iron skillet. South African or not, it's not cornbread if it doesn't sizzle when you add the batter to the pan. This produces a savory cornbread with a bit of sweetness. It's nothing like the cake-like "cornbread" served at most restaurants. This kind of cornbread is best eaten with lots of butter on top.

The recipe for this South African style cornbread can be seen at: http://www.modemac.com/wiki/Mielie_Bread