Tuscan Polenta Bread

Cornmeal is the basis for this Italian-inspired quick bread recipe that's best served warm with melted butter.


Tuscan Polenta Bread

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Servings: Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Related Categories: Bread

 
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 cups
    cornmeal
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  • 1/2 cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 2 Tbsp.
    sugar
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  • 1 tsp.
    baking soda
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  • 1/4 tsp.
    salt
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  • 2 Tbsp.
    olive oil
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  • 1-3/4 cups
    half-and-half or light cream
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  • eggs, lightly beaten
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  • 9 slices
    bacon or 3/4 cup chopped pancetta, crisp-cooked and drained
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  • 1 8-oz. jar
    oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained and snipped
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  • 1 Tbsp.
    chopped shallot
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  • 1 Tbsp.
    snipped fresh rosemary
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    Butter, softened (optional)
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degreesF. In medium bowl stir together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt; set aside. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or a 9x1-1/2-inch round baking pan. Place in oven for 5 minutes. Remove skillet or pan from oven; carefully swirl oil in pan to coat bottom and sides of pan.
2.
Meanwhile, for batter, in large bowl combine half-and-half, eggs, and remaining oil. Crumble bacon. Stir tomatoes, bacon, shallot, and rosemary into egg mixture until combined. Add cornmeal mixture all at once to egg mixture. Stir just until moistened. Pour batter into hot skillet or pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cut in wedges. Serve warm with softened butter. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 367, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Monounsaturated Fat 9 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 553 mg, Carbohydrate 46 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 49%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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