Description
This vibrant Cranberry Bread combines tart cranberries with zesty orange for a moist, flavorful quick bread perfect for holiday mornings or cozy fall treats. Soft and lightly sweetened, it’s studded with fresh or frozen cranberries and optionally chopped walnuts for crunch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 large egg
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly to ensure the bread releases easily after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the orange juice, vegetable oil, orange zest, and beaten egg until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Fold in Cranberries and Walnuts: Carefully fold in the halved cranberries and chopped walnuts (if using) to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter crust, sprinkle turbinado sugar on top before baking.
- If using dried cranberries, reduce the quantity to 1 cup and soak them in warm water for 10 minutes to rehydrate.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
- You can substitute orange juice with apple juice for a milder citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
