Description
Cranberry Orange Bread is a moist, sweet, and tangy quick bread packed with fresh cranberries and bright citrus flavor from orange zest and juice. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (coarsely chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
- In another bowl, combine orange juice, oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cranberries and nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor.
- Frozen cranberries do not need to be thawed before adding to the batter.
- Bread can be wrapped and stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg