This recipe calls for a small amount of cornmeal. Don't be tempted to leave it out because it adds a significant flavor and enhances the texture a bit.
2cupsall-purpose flour260 grams, aerate and stir or weigh
1 ⅛teaspoonsbaking powder
¾teaspoonbaking soda
¾teaspoonkosher salt
2tablespoonsyellow cornmeal
1cupplus 2 tablespoons sugar(230 grams)
1cupfresh blackberries
½cupfresh raspberriesoptional
3largeeggsroom temperature
¾cupplain whole milk yogurtroom temperature
¾teaspoonvanilla extract
1tablespoonfinely grated lemon zest
1stickunsalted butter, melted and cooled
Streusel Topping (Optional)
2 ½tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1tablespoonbrown sugar
2teaspoonsgranulated sugar
1pinchof cinnamon and salt (if using unsalted butter)
1tablespoonbutter melted and cooledI used salted
Instructions
Bring all ingredients to room temperature. If using frozen berries, keep them in the freezer.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 1 large loaf pan or use 2 smaller disposable loaf pans (such as 8x4 inch).
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cornmeal and sugar in a large mixing bowl and whisk for about a minute, making sure everything is evenly distributed.
Add the blackberries and raspberries to the flour mixture and carefully stir so that the berries are coated in dry mixture. If you are using frozen berries, do not add them yet, add at the end.
In another mixing bowl, whisk the eggs lightly, then whisk in the yogurt, vanilla and lemon zest until smooth. Whisk in the melted butter, stirring just until blended and smooth.
Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, and with a large heavy duty rubber scraper, fold everything together until well blended. If using frozen berries, toss the frozen berries in an extra tablespoon of flour and fold in last. Spoon and scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for about 45-60 minutes (loaf pan will influence the cook time -- my glass pan took about 70 minutes). Smaller loaves take about 60. Check mini loaf pans at 45 min. Internal temperature should be around 200F.
Let cool on a rack for 20 minutes, then loosen sides with a knife and jiggle the strip of parchment paper. If the bread feels solid enough to lift, remove it from the pan and let cool on the rack. If it still feels delicate, let it cool completely in the pan.
Slice the bread when it is completely cool.
Streusel Topping
Mix together flour, sugars, pinch of cinnamon (if using) and salt (if using unsalted butter).
Add the melted butter and stir until crumbly.
Notes
The toothpick test isn't always a reliable way to tell when quick bread is done. If you are concerned that a loaf isn't really cooked through, insert a meat thermometer in the center of the loaf. The internal temperature should be 200 degrees and your meat thermometer should be free of batter. For muffins, fill muffin cups about ⅔ of the way full and bake at 376 degrees F. for about 25 to 35 minutes.