MAPLE-PECAN CORNBREAD

Maple-Pecan Cornbread image

Our state trails only Vermont in the production of maple syrup in the U.S. I have many childhood memories of tapping our maple trees in early spring and watching the sap come out. Corn bread, or johnnycake as it's called here in scenic Mohawk Valley, was a staple of the men fighting in the Revolutionary War. The volunteers, who were known as "Johnnys", carried their rations with them, and the johnnycakes held up well for days.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Additional maple syrup, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, syrup and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans. , Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm with syrup if desired or allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.