Cranberry Orange Bread
Cranberry orange bread is a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for breakfast or as a cozy afternoon snack. This moist loaf, filled with juicy cranberries and zesty orange, will fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. Ideal for special occasions or simply to enjoy at home, this easy recipe makes baking fun and rewarding. With each slice offering a soft texture and vibrant flavor, it’s sure to become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 11 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (if using dried, soak beforehand)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the orange juice, zest, eggs, and vegetable oil until well blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently combine. Fold in cranberries and walnuts.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (66g)
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 108mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 38mg