Description
This Cranberry Bread is a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Bursting with juicy cranberries and a hint of orange zest, this moist and flavorful bread is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Mix-Ins:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, orange juice, vegetable oil, and orange zest until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until moistened—do not overmix.
- Add Mix-Ins: Gently fold in the cranberries and walnuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Fresh cranberries are ideal, but frozen ones can be used straight from the freezer—no need to thaw.
- Add a simple orange glaze for extra flavor: mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1–2 teaspoons orange juice and drizzle over the cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
