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

If you're looking for a delicious and moist quick bread that's bursting with the flavors of cranberry and orange, then this recipe is for you. Moist Cranberry Orange Bread is a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or a snack any time of the day. The combination of tart cranberries and zesty orange creates a delightful flavor profile that is sure to please your taste buds.

One of the best things about this recipe is how easy it is to make. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a large loaf pan.
  • Combine flour, 1 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Add melted butter; stir until mixture is crumbly. Reserve about 1/4 cup cranberries and 1/4 cup mandarin oranges; stir remaining fruit into flour mixture.
  • Beat eggs, milk, sour cream, vanilla extract, and orange extract in another bowl until smooth. Gradually stir egg mixture into flour mixture until batter is thoroughly incorporated. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Scatter reserved cranberries and mandarin oranges atop batter and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes; reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until center of bread springs back when touched, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    429 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 344mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 114mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 159mg