Description
Homemade orange cranberry bread delivers a perfect balance of citrus and tart flavors in each slice. Warm spices and zesty orange create a delightful treat you’ll savor with morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 0.75 cups (180 ml) orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 large egg
Fruit Ingredient:
- 1.5 cups (225 g) fresh or frozen cranberries (coarsely chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and prepare the loaf pan by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- In a separate container, blend orange juice, zest, melted butter, and egg until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Create the batter by slowly incorporating wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring gently to avoid overmixing.
- Delicately fold fresh cranberries into the mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to spread and level the surface uniformly.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, monitoring for a golden-brown exterior.
- Test the bread’s doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Once cooled, slice and serve the aromatic orange cranberry bread at room temperature.
Notes
- Boost the bread’s moisture by using full-fat yogurt or sour cream instead of butter for a tender texture.
- Prevent cranberries from sinking by tossing them in a tablespoon of flour before folding into the batter.
- Enhance the orange flavor by adding a teaspoon of orange extract to the wet ingredients for an intense citrusy punch.
- Make the bread gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for a celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 198 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg