Cranberry and Nut Mini Cornbread
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This mini bread with cranberries can make a great snack for your New Year's table. The vegetable fat gives the mini bread a nice texture and makes the crust crispy. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, salt, and baking powder.
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Step 2
2. In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, milk, egg, and baking soda. Combine the milk mixture with the flour mixture.
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Step 3
3. Add the melted vegetable fat and mix well.
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Step 4
4. Add vanilla extract, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans.
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Step 5
5. Pour the mixture into a greased mini loaf or muffin pan. Make sure the cranberries are evenly distributed in the batter in each compartment of the pan.
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Step 6
6. Bake the bread for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool for a few minutes after removing from the oven, then remove from the pan and allow to cool completely.
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Step 7
7. To make maple butter, mix softened butter with maple syrup. Serve warm bread with maple butter. The butter can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
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Step 8
8. You can also brush the hot bread straight from the oven with a mixture of maple syrup and melted butter – this will give the bread a unique flavor.