Cranberry and Orange Bread
Bursting with vibrant flavors, this cranberry and orange bread is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, making it an irresistible treat for any time of year. Fresh, tart cranberries and zesty orange zest create an unforgettable pairing, enhanced by a moist, tender crumb thanks to a luscious blend of orange juice, vanilla, and melted butter. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this recipe delivers bakery-quality results with minimal effort, baking to golden perfection in under an hour. Serve this delightful loaf warm for breakfast, as a holiday dessert, or as a festive gift for loved ones. Whether enjoyed plain or with a smear of butter, this homemade cranberry and orange bread will fill your kitchen with the cozy aroma of citrus and spice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.75 cup orange juice
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly 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.
Gently fold in the cranberries and orange zest, ensuring the cranberries are evenly distributed throughout the dry mixture.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly using 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 bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your homemade Cranberry and Orange Bread as is, or spread with butter for an extra treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2399 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.6 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.6 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 354 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 2628 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 435.9 g | 159% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 228.3 g | ||
| Protein | 36.5 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 977 mg | 21% | |
*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.
