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Janelle Carss

Pumpkin Cornbread

A quick and delicious bread that's perfect with both a warm bowl of soup or your morning PSL, this Pumpkin Cornbread is ultra comforting!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Canadian, Fall-Inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 1 flax 'egg' (1 tbsp ground flax seed + 3 tbsp water, sit 10 minutes)
  • 1 cup unsweetened plant milk (I prefer soy)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
  • cup date paste OR maple syrup
  • 2 to 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice blend (I use 2 for subtle hints of pumpkin spice)
  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup medium-grit cornmeal
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

Equipment

  • 1 food processor or high-speed blender

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 9x9 baking tin with parchment paper.
  2. To a high-speed blender or food processor add the flax egg, soy milk, apple cider vinegar, pumpkin puree, and date paste. Blend on high-speed until smooth.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients and blend once more until a thick batter has formed. You may need to stop once or twice to scrape down the sidesand push down the ingredients to help it blend, plus you may add the ½ cup of water if needed.
  4. Transfer the batter to the baking tin and use a spatula to smooth it into a nice even layer.
  5. Bake for 30 mins until the edges are slightly golden and the top has begun to 'crackle'. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes then remove and place on a cooling tray. Wait until its just warm enough to handle before slicing into 9 even squares.
  6. Serve with soups, stews, toasted with butter or just enjoy on it's own. IT'S SO GOOD!

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