Description
A delightful cranberry orange bread that captures the essence of tart cranberries and zesty oranges, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 large orange (zested and juiced)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Stir well.
- Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined, then fold in the cranberries and nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Consider using whole wheat flour, applesauce for sugar, coconut oil, or chia egg for healthier versions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg