Cranberry-Cornmeal Quick Bread

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Cranberry-Cornmeal Quick Bread
45 min.
8
543kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry-Cornmeal Quick Bread, a perfect addition to your morning meal or brunch spread. This vegetarian treat is not only easy to make but also packed with wholesome ingredients that will leave your taste buds singing. With a beautiful golden crust and a tender, moist interior, this quick bread is a wonderful way to start your day or enjoy as a sweet dessert.

The combination of whole grain cornmeal and white whole wheat flour gives this bread a unique texture and a subtle nuttiness, while the dried cranberries add a burst of tart sweetness that perfectly complements the rich, buttery flavor. Enhanced with pure maple syrup and a hint of maple extract, each slice is a celebration of comforting flavors that evoke the warmth of home baking.

Whether you’re hosting a brunch gathering or simply treating yourself to a cozy breakfast, this Cranberry-Cornmeal Quick Bread is sure to impress. It’s not just delicious; it’s also versatile! Enjoy it fresh out of the oven, or make it ahead of time and freeze it for a quick and satisfying snack later. With just 45 minutes of prep and baking time, you’ll have a scrumptious loaf ready to share with family and friends. Dive into this delightful recipe and savor the joy of homemade goodness!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 1.3 cups buttermilk 
  • cup cornmeal whole
  • ounces cranberries dried
  • large eggs 
  • cup flour whole wheat white
  • 0.5 teaspoon maple extract 
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup pure
  • 0.8 cup pecans chopped for garnish
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • cup unbleached all purpose flour 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted melted (1 stick)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • loaf pan
  • aluminum foil
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Spray 9x5x3-inch metal loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Whisk both flours, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder in large bowl.
  3. Whisk buttermilk, melted butter, maple syrup, eggs, and extract in medium bowl.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. A LITTLE AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap bread in foil and store at room temperature.
  7. FURTHER AHEAD: Can be made and then frozen up to 2 weeks ahead. Wrap in foil, then place in resealable plastic bag.
  8. *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.

Nutrition Facts

Calories543kcal
Protein6.76%
Fat37.19%
Carbs56.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.51
Glycemic Load
23.12
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
13.066521745013%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.18mg
Delphinidin
0.76mg
Catechin
0.74mg
Epigallocatechin
0.58mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.34mg
Quercetin
0.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:543.12kcal
27.16%
Fat:23.06g
35.48%
Saturated Fat:9.27g
57.92%
Carbohydrates:78.22g
26.07%
Net Carbohydrates:72.69g
26.43%
Sugar:37.47g
41.63%
Cholesterol:81.13mg
27.04%
Sodium:577.97mg
25.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.43g
18.86%
Manganese:1.2mg
60.08%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.26%
Fiber:5.52g
22.1%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.21%
Selenium:12.41µg
17.72%
Phosphorus:167.5mg
16.75%
Calcium:141.9mg
14.19%
Iron:2.33mg
12.95%
Magnesium:47.61mg
11.9%
Folate:45.78µg
11.44%
Copper:0.22mg
11.2%
Zinc:1.66mg
11.08%
Vitamin A:489.96IU
9.8%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.31%
Vitamin B3:1.68mg
8.38%
Potassium:263.11mg
7.52%
Vitamin E:1.04mg
6.91%
Vitamin B5:0.66mg
6.55%
Vitamin D:0.95µg
6.34%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.13%
Vitamin K:2.66µg
2.54%
Source:Epicurious
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