Description
A delightful cranberry bread made with fresh cranberries and a hint of orange juice, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- Zest of one large orange
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon iodized salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Loaf pan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or shortening.
- Stir together the orange juice, orange zest, buttermilk, butter, and egg in a small bowl.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in the liquid ingredients until just combined and dry streaks remain.
- Stir in the chopped cranberries and nuts, if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and level with a spatula. Bake for 25 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake for an additional 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or cream cheese. For longer storage, freeze sliced portions wrapped tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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