Description
Delightful orange cranberry bread weaves zesty citrus notes with tart cranberry bursts in a perfectly balanced quick bread. Sweet and tangy flavors mingle, inviting you to savor each moist, golden slice with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (coarsely chopped)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 large egg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Zest of 1 orange
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with grease to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the dry ingredients using a whisk, ensuring an even distribution of flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Create a separate mixture by blending orange juice, orange zest, egg, and oil until the liquid ingredients are fully integrated.
- Slowly incorporate the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to maintain a tender bread texture.
- Delicately fold chopped cranberries into the batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to smooth the surface and create an even layer.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and dry.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, which helps it set and prevents crumbling.
- Carefully remove the bread from the pan and transfer to a wire rack, letting it cool completely to room temperature before slicing.
Notes
- Boost the zesty flavor by adding an extra tablespoon of orange zest for a more intense citrus punch.
- Prevent cranberries from sinking by tossing them in a light dusting of flour before folding into the batter.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the bread’s tender texture.
- Create a dairy-free alternative by using almond or coconut oil instead of vegetable oil, which adds a subtle nutty undertone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 199
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 174 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg