Cranberry Orange Bread
This delicious Cranberry Orange Bread is a perfect blend of tart cranberries and zesty orange, baked into a moist and flavorful loaf. It's ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a festive holiday treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 0.5 cup orange zest from about 2 oranges
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the orange zest and cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This bread is best served slightly warm or at room temperature. It can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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