Description
Cranberry Orange Bread is a moist, tender quick bread packed with fresh cranberries, bright orange zest, and sweet citrus flavor, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, holiday baking, or an easy homemade treat.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a standard loaf pan. Line it with parchment paper if desired for easier removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, orange zest, orange juice, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined.
5. Fold in the fresh cranberries, making sure they are evenly distributed through the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For even better orange flavor, rub the zest into the sugar before mixing the dry ingredients.
If the top browns too quickly in the oven, loosely cover it with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
You can add a simple orange glaze after cooling if you want a sweeter finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg