Mum's Cranberry Bread

Bursting with bright citrus and tangy cranberry flavors, Mum's Cranberry Bread is the ultimate comfort bake for any season. This delightful quick bread combines the sweetness of freshly grated orange zest with the tartness of chopped cranberries, creating a perfectly balanced loaf that's moist, tender, and irresistibly fragrant. Enhanced with a hint of crunch from optional chopped nuts, each bite offers a symphony of textures and flavors. With a simple mix-and-fold method and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Perfect as a breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or festive holiday gift, Mum's Cranberry Bread pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee. Bake a loaf today and savor this timeless family favorite—it's as heartwarming as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons Orange zest
• 0.75 cup Orange juice
• 1 whole Egg
• 1 cup Fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
• 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 3

Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the unsalted butter into the flour mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Stir in the orange zest, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the dry ingredients.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice and the egg until smooth and well blended.

Step 6

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.

Step 7

Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and, if using, the chopped nuts. Ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 8

Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake the cranberry bread in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the loaf 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.

Step 11

Serve slices of Mum's Cranberry Bread as-is or lightly toasted with a pat of butter. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1007.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2694.5

Total Fat 94.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 320mg	0%
Sodium 1968.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 439.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.3g	0%
Total Sugars 226.0g
Protein 41.6g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 147.0mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 1104.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.6%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 63.4%