Description
A moist and flavorful quick bread bursting with tart cranberries and zesty orange flavor, perfect for breakfast or as a holiday treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1–2 oranges)
- 3/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved if large)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, combine orange juice, oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.
- Gently fold in the cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- You can substitute frozen cranberries, just don’t thaw them before use.
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for added texture.
- This bread freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg