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Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe

Moist and Zesty Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe You'll Love

Enjoy the delightful flavors of this Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe, perfect for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free version.
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder Check for freshness.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce slightly if using dried cranberries.
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Fresh Orange Juice Opt for fresh for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can replace with oil for dairy-free.
  • 2 large Eggs No substitutes recommended.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results.
  • 1 cup Fresh or Dried Cranberries Chop dried cranberries and reduce sugar.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • rubber spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and orange zest until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together fresh orange juice, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined, without overmixing.
  5. Fold in chopped cranberries gently until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let it cool for about 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, enhance the orange essence with additional zest or extract. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender. Cool properly to maintain texture.

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