Description
A delightful loaf of cranberry orange bread bursting with bright flavors and sweet-tart berries, perfect for breakfast or snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped coarsely
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans for a crunch)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until combined. Fold in cranberries and nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Optionally, sprinkle a little sugar for crunch.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover loosely with aluminum foil if browning too quickly.
- Once baked, cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a healthier version, use whole wheat flour instead of white, substitute applesauce for butter, or replace eggs with flax eggs for vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg