White Chocolate Cranberry Bread
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with this White Chocolate Cranberry Bread, a delightful quick bread that’s bursting with festive flavors. Featuring tender dried cranberries, creamy white chocolate chips, and a hint of optional orange zest for citrusy brightness, this loaf is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Easy to prepare with minimal prep time, the batter comes together in just one bowl, making it ideal for beginner bakers or anyone craving a hassle-free treat. Whether served as a holiday centerpiece or a cozy breakfast alongside coffee, this moist and buttery bread is sure to impress. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or everyday snacking, this recipe combines classic seasonal ingredients with a modern twist for a crowd-pleasing favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups milk
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cups dried cranberries
- 0.75 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoons orange zest (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and pour the wet ingredients into it. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, and orange zest (if using). Ensure even distribution but avoid overmixing.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3489 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.3 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.0 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 548 mg | 183% | |
| Sodium | 2527 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 564.5 g | 205% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 350.4 g | ||
| Protein | 55.4 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 643 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1468 mg | 31% | |
*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.
