Craisin Nut Bread
Delight your taste buds with this irresistibly moist and flavorful Craisin Nut Bread—a perfect balance of tart dried cranberries and crunchy chopped nuts, all nestled in a tender, lightly sweetened loaf. Made with simple pantry staples like buttermilk, vanilla extract, and melted butter, this quick bread comes together effortlessly in just 15 minutes of prep time. Its golden-brown crust encases a soft interior speckled with bursts of fruit and nutty goodness, making it an ideal choice for holiday gatherings, weekend brunches, or a cozy afternoon snack with tea. Serve it warm or room temperature, and enjoy its comforting homemade charm. This easy-to-make bread will quickly become a household favorite for both beginner and seasoned bakers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cups dried cranberries (craisins)
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped nuts using a rubber spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve slices of Craisin Nut Bread warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3004 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.6 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.9 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 342 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 2822 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 489.2 g | 178% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 281.4 g | ||
| Protein | 49.8 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 402 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1015 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
