CORNMEAL-OATMEAL CRANBERRY-ORANGE LOAF

Cornmeal-Oatmeal Cranberry-Orange Loaf image

My husband, being a true Texan, loves cornbread almost as much as he loves me. I was not a great cornbread baker, so I bought The Cornbread Gospels by Crescent Dragonwagon to learn how to make his tummy happy, and what a great book that turned out to be. Every form and fashion of cornbread you can imagine, and (almost) all good. This recipe is from that book, and has earned rave reviews everywhere I have taken it. It's beautiful, and the essences of orange and cranberry combined with the crunchiness of stone ground cornmeal sets it apart from other quick breads, and it will leaving you wanting more. I hope you like it as well as we do.

Provided by Feisty

Categories Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 large loaf, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/3 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 finely grated oranges, zest of
1 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons walnuts, toasted and chopped
1/4 cup rolled oats

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350. Coat 1 large, 2 medium, or 3 small loaf pans with oil.
Soft the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt into a large bowl.
Whisk together the eggs, oil, buttermilk, and orange zest in a second, smaller bowl.
In a food processor, pulse the cranberries a few times until they are roughly chopped. Combine the mix-ins--the cranberries, walnuts, and oatmeal--in a third bowl. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture over them, and toss well.
Quickly combine the flour mixture and the egg mixture, using as few strokes as possible. Gently stir in the mix-ins. The batter should be stiff. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan(s). Bake for 45 to 55 minutes for the large pan, 35 to 50 minutes for the mediums, and 35 to 40 minutes for the smalls. Check two-thirds of the way through the baking period; if the loaves are browning excessively, tent them loosely with foil.
Let the baked breads cool for 10 minutes in the pan(s), run a thin knife around the edge of each pan, and turn the loaves out. Let finish cooling on a rack.
NOTE: When using cirtrus zest, try your best to get organic fruit, because it is free of the waxes and fungicides that are routinely sprayed on conventionally grown citrus fruit peels.

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Thato Moshima

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This loaf is a great way to use up leftover cornmeal and oatmeal. It's also a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.

Abdullah Amjad

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I was looking for a new cornmeal loaf recipe and this one did not disappoint. It's easy to make and the flavor is delicious.

SL Shakib

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This is a great recipe for a healthy and filling breakfast. I love the combination of cornmeal and oatmeal, and the orange and cranberry add a nice touch of flavor.

Victoria Stokes

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I made this loaf for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.

Tre Drake

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I've made this loaf several times and I've never been disappointed. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.

Biladen Tsegaye

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This loaf is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack at home.

Miguel Melendez

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I love the combination of flavors in this loaf. The orange and cranberry are a perfect match, and the cornmeal and oatmeal give it a unique texture.

Gamming Studio_247

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I was a little skeptical about the combination of cornmeal and oatmeal, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well they worked together. This loaf is moist and flavorful, and it has a great texture.