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Orange Cranberry Bread

Zesty Orange Cranberry Bread for Your Holiday Mornings

This Easy Orange Cranberry Bread combines vibrant citrus flavors with tart cranberries, making it a must-try for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tsp Salt Essential for balancing sweetness
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 cup Sugar Feel free to reduce for less sweetness
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest Use fresh for best aroma
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with regular milk mixed with vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Oil Melted butter can be used
  • 2 large Eggs Chia eggs are a vegan alternative
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice Adds sweetness and acidity
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances depth of flavor
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Frozen cranberries should be thawed and chopped

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it with oil.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Whisk to blend and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together orange zest, buttermilk, oil, eggs, fresh orange juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients without overmixing. Fold in fresh cranberries until evenly dispersed.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This bread can be enjoyed plain or with walnuts or cream cheese swirls. Perfect for sharing as a holiday gift.

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