Description
Cranberry orange bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread made with fresh cranberries and orange zest.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries and walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- This bread freezes well.
- Use fresh cranberries for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cranberry orange bread, quick bread, holiday baking