Description
This easy Cranberry Orange Bread combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the zesty sweetness of orange for a moist, tender, and flavorful bread. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, it’s simple to bake, uses everyday ingredients, and can be customized to suit any season or preference.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients—flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Zest and juice your orange, measure out fresh cranberries, and have your wet ingredients ready.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then add the vegetable oil or melted butter, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing; a few lumps are okay to keep the bread tender.
- Fold in Fresh Cranberries: Gently fold the cranberries into the batter, spreading them evenly without breaking the berries down.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries; if frozen, do not thaw before adding to avoid excess moisture.
- Don’t overmix the batter; mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened to keep bread light and tender.
- Ensure eggs and liquids are at room temperature for better texture.
- Zest only the orange’s colored peel, avoiding the bitter white pith.
- Start checking doneness at 50 minutes to prevent overbaking and dryness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg