Description
Cranberry Orange Bread is a delightful blend of tart cranberries and zesty orange zest, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. This moist loaf, with its warm, inviting aroma, is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. With easy-to-follow steps and accessible ingredients, you’ll create a beautiful bread that your family and friends will love. Whether enjoyed fresh or toasted, every slice is a burst of flavor that warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk (whole)
- Powdered sugar for glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, milk, orange juice, and zest until combined.
- Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined (avoid overmixing).
- Gently fold in cranberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before removing from the pan. Optionally glaze with powdered sugar mixed with orange juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg