Orange Cranberry Bread
Experience the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked orange cranberry bread. This easy-to-make recipe combines the zesty brightness of fresh orange juice with the tartness of cranberries, creating a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any gathering. Its tender crumb and golden crust will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 cup dried cranberries (soaked if desired)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix orange juice, zest, eggs, and oil until blended.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in cranberries (and nuts if using) until evenly distributed.
- Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg