Description
This delightful Cranberry Bread is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, with juicy cranberries and a hint of citrus in every bite. It’s a wonderful treat for breakfast or anytime you crave a cozy, homemade baked good.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup orange juice
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Additional:
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the orange juice, egg, oil, and orange zest. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined—do not overmix.
- Add cranberries and walnuts: Fold in the cranberries and walnuts, if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a sweeter twist, drizzle the cooled loaf with a simple orange glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice.
- This bread freezes well—wrap tightly and store for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
