Description
Cranberry Orange Bread is a delightful quick bread that beautifully marries tart cranberries with zesty orange flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings, brunches, or a cozy breakfast, this moist and flavorful loaf will fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can impress family and friends with this vibrant centerpiece that’s delicious any time of year.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (halved)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, orange zest, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the egg; mix in melted butter and milk until well combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture; stir gently until just combined. Fold in cranberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan; smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg