Irresistible Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe for Everyone
This Amazing Cranberry Orange Bread combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the zesty sweetness of oranges, creating a delightful treat. Perfect for breakfast or as a festive addition to your holiday table, it’s sure to become a cherished favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60-70 mins
- Total Time: 19 minute
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of one orange
- 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat ½ cup of softened butter with 1 cup of granulated sugar until creamy. Add in 2 large eggs, ½ cup of fresh orange juice, and the zest of one orange. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Fold in 1 ½ cups of fresh cranberries gently to distribute them throughout the batter. If using frozen cranberries, sprinkle them with a little flour before adding to help prevent them from sinking.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Feel free to add nuts like walnuts or pecans for crunch, or drizzle a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and orange juice over the cooled bread for an extra special touch. Don't skip the orange zest as it elevates the flavor.