Maple Walnut Loaf

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Maple Walnut Loaf
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Featuring Pure Maple Syrup
10 portions
Metric Imperial

Ingredients

  • 2 cups + 1 tbsp gluten-free flour
  • 5/6 cup Tapioca flour
  • 1/2 cup potato starch
  • 4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup pure Canadian maple syrup (preferably amber syrup for its rich taste)
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 230ºC.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, starch, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, cinnamon and salt.
  3. Heat the butter in a small saucepan over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns a nut brown colour, then remove from heat and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the maple syrup, buttermilk and eggs, then stir in the browned butter.
  5. Add wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined. Then stir in the walnuts.
  6. Pour into a well-greased 9×5-inch loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes until risen.
  7. Check that the loaf is cooked through by inserting a skewer.
  8. Leave to cool on a wire rack before removing from the loaf tin.
  9. Thickly slice and serve.

Enjoy a slice of comfort with our maple walnut loaf, a classic walnut loaf recipe that’s packed with crunchy walnuts and the rich flavour of Canadian maple syrup. This walnut loaf is easy to make and perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a sweet snack, with the natural sweetness of maple syrup giving it a unique twist that sets it apart from the usual recipes. Each bite delivers a lovely balance of nutty texture and subtle maple notes, making it a crowd-pleaser for any gathering.

If you’re keen to discover more baking ideas or want to try other recipes with maple syrup, keep scrolling for more tasty inspiration.

The Quebec Maple Syrup Producers are not in any way responsible for the identification or presence of allergens in recipes or for the classification of any recipe as vegetarian or vegan.

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More about Maple

Maple syrup comes in four grades

The classification of maple syrup is based on its colour – which changes subtly throughout the spring harvest – and its flavour profile.

Maple syrup is an excellent source of energy

Maple products contain simple carbohydrates that turn into glucose and act as fuel during exercise, which is why they are a popular choice for athletes and fitness fanatics before, during, and after training sessions.

Discover more about using pure Canadian maple syrup to fuel exercise here.

Pure Canadian maple products are stocked all across Australia

From online suppliers to your local stores, find your local stockist of pure Canadian maple syrup here.

Hundreds of Delicious Recipes

Maple is a special addition to any recipe, from appetiser to dessert. Find one that’s perfect for you!