Description
This Cranberry Orange Bread is a delightful and moist quick bread infused with the bright flavors of orange and tart cranberries, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the orange juice and zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk.
- Fold in the cranberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap to keep it fresh.
- This bread freezes well; slice it before freezing for easy access.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg