Vegan Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425°F
2. 2
   Spray 8-inch-square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3. 3
   Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan.
4. 4
   Add the ground flax seed, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer the ground flax seed in the water for 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well-combined.
7. 7
   Add the ground flax seed mixture, soy milk, and canola oil to the flour mixture.
8. 8
   Beat just until smooth (do not overbeat.)
9. 9
   Turn into prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
10. 10
    Cool on wire rack 10 minutes; invert cornbread onto wire rack, then turn right side up and continue to cool until warm, about 10 minutes longer.