Description
This Cranberry Orange Bread is a delightful treat bursting with citrus flavor and juicy cranberries. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy breakfast, this quick bread is easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
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
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened; do not overmix.
- Add Cranberries and Walnuts: Gently fold in the cranberries and walnuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with a simple orange glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice once the bread has cooled.
- This bread also freezes well—wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
