Corn Bread with Fennel Seeds, Dried Cranberries, and Golden Raisins

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Corn Bread with Fennel Seeds, Dried Cranberries, and Golden Raisins
45 min.
10
330kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience where classic comfort meets unique, unexpected flavors! This Corn Bread with Fennel Seeds, Dried Cranberries, and Golden Raisins is not just your average side dish; it's a charming blend of sweet and savory that will elevate any meal. The warm, buttery aroma that fills your kitchen as this bread bakes is simply irresistible, making it a perfect companion for soups, stews, or a casual gathering with friends and family.

Imagine a fluffy, moist bread enriched with the delightful crunch of cornmeal, complemented by the sweet tartness of dried cranberries and golden raisins, while the aromatic fennel seeds provide an intriguing twist that keeps everyone guessing. Not only does it offer a symphony of flavors, but it's also a vegetarian-friendly option that caters to various dietary preferences. With just 45 minutes from prep to table, you'll have a wholesome and satisfying bread that serves up to 10 people, making it a practical choice for celebrations and everyday meals alike.

This corn bread is not only delicious but also versatile—perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you enjoy it straight from the oven or let it cool and slice it for sandwiches, you'll delight in its moist texture and wonderful taste. So, roll up your sleeves and let's create something truly special that will leave everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.8 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk well-shaken
  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried coarsely chopped
  • large eggs 
  • 1.5 tablespoons fennel seeds with a mortar and pestle or pulsed in an electric coffee/spice grinder crushed
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup golden raisins coarsely chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.8 cup butter unsalted cooled melted
  • 0.7 cup cornmeal yellow (not coarse)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • loaf pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter loaf pans and dust with flour, knocking out excess.
  2. Stir together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk together butter, eggs, and buttermilk in another bowl and add to flour mixture, stirring until just combined. Stir in raisins, cranberries, and fennel seeds.
  4. Divide batter among pans, smoothing tops, and let stand 10 minutes.
  5. Bake in middle of oven until tops are pale golden and a tester comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pans on racks 10 minutes, then invert onto racks and cool completely.
  6. • Corn bread can be baked 3 days ahead and kept, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, at room temperature.• Corn bread can also be made in 2 (8- by 4- by 3-inch) metal loaf pans and baked about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories330kcal
Protein6.79%
Fat45.35%
Carbs47.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.33
Glycemic Load
22.26
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.7456521469614%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.04mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
0.45mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:329.71kcal
16.49%
Fat:16.99g
26.14%
Saturated Fat:9.9g
61.87%
Carbohydrates:40.34g
13.45%
Net Carbohydrates:37.93g
13.79%
Sugar:17.36g
19.29%
Cholesterol:77.76mg
25.92%
Sodium:376.75mg
16.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.72g
11.45%
Selenium:10.99µg
15.7%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.23%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.27%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.63%
Phosphorus:122.69mg
12.27%
Vitamin A:540.07IU
10.8%
Calcium:104.8mg
10.48%
Folate:41.33µg
10.33%
Fiber:2.42g
9.67%
Iron:1.67mg
9.28%
Vitamin B3:1.46mg
7.32%
Magnesium:26.56mg
6.64%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.51%
Vitamin D:0.92µg
6.16%
Potassium:191.04mg
5.46%
Copper:0.11mg
5.45%
Zinc:0.79mg
5.27%
Vitamin E:0.71mg
4.74%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.73%
Vitamin B5:0.47mg
4.68%
Vitamin K:2.12µg
2.01%
Source:Epicurious