CRANBERRY-CORNMEAL QUICK BREAD

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Provided by Susan Reid

Categories     Bread     Brunch     Side     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     High Fiber     New Year's Day     Cranberry     Dried Fruit     Cornmeal     Fall     Winter     Edible Gift     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
1 cup white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour*
1 cup medium-grind whole grain cornmeal or regular cornmeal
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon maple extract
3/4 cup chopped pecans plus 10 pecan halves for garnish
3/4 cup dried cranberries (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Spray 9x5x3-inch metal loaf pan with nonstick spray. Whisk both flours, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder in large bowl. Whisk buttermilk, melted butter, maple syrup, eggs, and extract in medium bowl. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture; stir just until blended. Stir in 3/4 cup chopped pecans and cranberries. Spoon batter into pan. Arrange pecan halves in row down center of batter.
  • Bake bread until top is golden brown and paring knife inserted into center of bread comes out clean, tenting bread loosely with foil if browning too quickly, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool in pan on rack 20 minutes. Turn out onto rack; cool.
  • A LITTLE AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap bread in foil and store at room temperature.
  • FURTHER AHEAD: Can be made and then frozen up to 2 weeks ahead. Wrap in foil, then place in resealable plastic bag.
  • *White whole wheat flour is milled from 100 percent hard white wheat. It contains all of the germ and bran (and nutritional value) of regular whole wheat, but has a naturally lighter color and milder flavor. It's available at some supermarkets and specialty foods stores and from kingarthurflour.com.

Jotey Chowdhury
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I'm not a huge fan of cornbread, but this recipe is a game-changer! The cranberries and cornmeal are a perfect combination. The bread is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


RS rhoman
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This bread is delicious! The cranberries and cornmeal are a perfect combination. The bread is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rishell
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This bread is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The cranberries and cornmeal are a great combination. I always get compliments when I make this bread.


Amriz Khan
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I love the way the cranberries and cornmeal complement each other in this bread. The bread is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Raja Ibrahim
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This bread is perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch. The cranberries and cornmeal give it a festive flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Leah Kesire
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This is the best cornbread recipe I've ever tried! The cranberries and cornmeal are a perfect combination. The bread is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Khan Zeeshan
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This bread is amazing! It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The cranberries and cornmeal are a perfect match. I will definitely be making this again.


lawyer
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I'm not a huge fan of cornbread, but this recipe is a game-changer! The cranberries and cornmeal are a perfect combination. The bread is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Raja Shahzad
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This bread is delicious! The cranberries and cornmeal are a perfect combination. The bread is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tahsin Adnan
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I love this bread! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The cranberries and cornmeal are a great combination. I always get compliments when I make this bread.


Nayan Das
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This is the best cornbread I've ever had! The cranberries and cornmeal are a perfect combination. The bread is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Jabir
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This bread is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. The cranberries and cornmeal are a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Wiafe Ernest
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I'm not a huge fan of cornbread, but this recipe changed my mind! The cranberries add a nice sweetness and tartness that I really enjoyed. The bread is also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Sandadi Dissanayake
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This is a great recipe! The bread is delicious and easy to make. I love the way the cranberries and cornmeal complement each other. I will definitely be making this again.


Ishmael Nelutomboni
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I was looking for a new cornbread recipe to try, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! The cranberries add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the cornmeal. The bread is also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be mak


Ali Wael
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This bread is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of cranberries and cornmeal. It's the perfect bread to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


Imad Rahman
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I've made this bread several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The cranberries add a festive touch, and the cornmeal gives it a unique and delicious flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


RG Phan Tom
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This cranberry cornmeal quick bread is a delightful treat! The combination of tart cranberries and sweet cornmeal is simply irresistible. I love the moist and fluffy texture of the bread, and the crumb is packed with flavor. I also appreciate how eas