Description
A delightful and moist Orange Cranberry Bread that’s bursting with citrus flavor and studded with tart cranberries. This easy-to-make quick bread is perfect for breakfast or as a festive snack during the holidays.
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 orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved if large)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk orange juice, oil, egg, and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in cranberries and nuts if using. Pour batter into pan and bake for 50–60 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added sweetness, drizzle with a simple orange glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice.
- This bread freezes well—wrap tightly and store for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
