Carrot-Orange Polenta Loaf with Sesame Crunch

Ingredients

• fine polenta90 g
• plain flour140 g
• baking powder8 g
• ground cinnamon2 g
• salt2 g
• carrot, finely grated120 g
• orange zest1 orange
• orange juice80 ml
• egg2 large
• caster sugar120 g
• neutral oil70 ml
• toasted sesame seeds25 g

Method

1. 1Heat the oven and line a small loaf pan with baking paper.
2. 2Whisk flour, polenta, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in one bowl.
3. 3In another bowl whisk eggs, sugar, oil, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
4. 4Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then stir in grated carrot.
5. 5Pour into the pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
6. 6Bake until the loaf is risen and a skewer comes out clean, then cool before slicing.

Tips

• Let the loaf cool fully so the polenta sets and slices neatly.
• For extra aroma, rub the orange zest into the sugar before mixing.

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