Description
A delightful blend of flavors, this Cranberry Orange Bread balances the tartness of cranberries with the bright citrus aroma of oranges. Perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the sugar with the orange juice, zest, and melted butter until combined. Add eggs, whisking in one at a time.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Best served the next day; store at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cranberry bread, orange bread, holiday baking, quick bread, family recipe