Description
A delicious cranberry bread perfect for holiday gatherings. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp grated orange zest
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk orange juice, oil, egg, and orange zest.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries and walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for longer storage.
- Add a simple glaze with powdered sugar and orange juice for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cranberry bread, holiday recipe, easy bread, festive baking