How to Make Cranberry Orange Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cranberry Orange Bread is a delightful treat that brings together the tartness of cranberries and the brightness of oranges in a moist, flavorful loaf. This recipe is perfect for the holiday season, as it showcases the seasonal flavors of cranberries while also incorporating the zesty citrus taste of oranges.

Whether served as a breakfast bread, a snack, or a dessert, this Cranberry Orange Bread is sure to be a hit with family and friends. The combination of sweet and tart flavors, al...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup chopped cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 (8x4-inch) loaf

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Stir butter into flour mixture until combined. Add orange juice, orange zest, and egg; mix well.
  • Fold in cranberries and walnuts. Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes.
  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    312 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 439mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 136mg