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

If you're a fan of quick breads, you're going to love this recipe for Orange-Chip Cranberry Bread. This bread is bursting with the flavors of fresh cranberries and orange zest, with a delightful added crunch from the chocolate chips. It's perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea, or as a special treat for brunch or dessert. And the best part? It's incredibly easy to make!

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 ½ cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
  • 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 32 servings

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine eggs, oil and orange peel; mix well. Add to dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Fold in cranberries, chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. If glaze is desired, combine confectioners' sugar and orange juice until smooth; spread over cooled loaves.