POLENTA QUICK BREAD WITH LEMON AND THYME

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Lemon, pine nuts, thyme, and cornmeal are blended in the bowl of an electric mixer. The finished quick bread is crumbly and savory-sweet.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-by-5-inch loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
1 cup fine yellow cornmeal (preferably stone-ground)
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, half coarsely chopped and half whole

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Dust with flour, and tap out excess; set aside. Put butter and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add lemon zest; mix 1 minute. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in lemon juice and thyme. Add flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt, and mix until just combined. Stir in chopped pine nuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Bake until a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Garnish with thyme.

Nino Chakvetadze
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This bread is okay, but I've had better. I wouldn't make it again.


Rini Dominguez
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use more lemon and thyme.


Among Us
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This bread is a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would prefer a traditional quick bread recipe.


Artiola Thaci
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the bread is always moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Odessa Mogan
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This bread is delicious! The polenta gives it a nice crumb and the lemon and thyme add a bright, citrusy flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jibril Marzoq
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I made this bread for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making it again.


Mdabulkalammdkalam Mdkalam
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This bread is so easy to make and it turned out perfectly! I love the combination of polenta and lemon. It's a great way to use up leftover polenta.


Wasi Haider
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I was skeptical about using polenta in a quick bread, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The polenta adds a wonderful texture and a slightly nutty flavor to the bread. The lemon and thyme give it a bright and herbaceous flavor that is perfect for s


Floyd Ngobeni
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This polenta quick bread is a delightful surprise! The combination of polenta, lemon, and thyme creates a unique and flavorful loaf that is both moist and tender. I especially enjoyed the crispy crust and the subtle sweetness from the honey. It's a g


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