Cranberry Orange Bread
Cranberry orange bread is a delightful blend of sweet-tart cranberries and zesty citrus, creating a warm, comforting treat perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe invokes nostalgic memories and fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma. Enjoy it fresh for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or even during cozy movie nights. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this bread promises to brighten your table all year round.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (plump)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly. Whisk in eggs, milk, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients using a spatula; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in fresh cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60–70 minutes until golden brown or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg