Cranberry Orange Bread
A delightful loaf that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with zesty orange, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 oz Fresh Cranberries
- 1 tbsp Orange Zest
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Butter, melted
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Toss in the cranberries and orange zest, ensuring they’re coated.
- Combine wet ingredients: melted butter, eggs, and orange juice in a separate bowl.
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for added flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cranberry, orange, bread, holiday, dessert, baking