Cornmeal Bread

3/4 cup of cornmeal

1 1/4 cups of water

1 cup of flour (I use whole wheat)

1/4 cup sugar, preferably demedera or brown

1 Tablespoon baking powder

1/2 tsp. of Cinnamon

1/2 tsp. of Nutmeg

1 egg

3 large tablespoons E.D. Smith Pure Pumpkin

1/4 cup raisins (soak in warm water to plump for approx. 10 minutes and let dry)

4-6 dates chopped

6-8 dried apple slices or fresh apple, chopped

Shredded carrot/sweet potato/broccoli (bags from store)

any combination of nuts...just throw em' in, Brazil nuts, unsalted Cashews, Macadamia, pistachios (unsalted) etc...

Pre-heat oven to 400

In a bowl combine cornbread and water and let sit for 10 minutes.

Combine flour, sugar if using, baking powder, raisins, dates, apples & nuts in large bowl.

Add egg and pumpkin to the cornmeal mixture and mix well.

Add dry ingredients to the cornmeal mixture and stir until just combined.

Line a loaf pan, cake pan or muffin pan with parchment paper, pour in batter and bake for about 15-20 minutes.

Test centre and make sure knife comes out clean if not return to oven for a few more minutes.

Remove from oven, serve warm....they love it.

I use this same recipe and substitute the fruit & nuts with veggies like Zucchini, Broccoli and shredded Carrot.

I add red pepper flakes to give a change.

While adding shredded carrots/sweet potato….this increased the water content. You may have to cook longer or add more flour.