Description
Warm, bright, and slightly tart, this cranberry orange bread fills your kitchen with holiday cheer and is perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment for easier release.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, combine orange juice, melted butter, sugar, egg, and orange zest; whisk until smooth.
- 4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- 5. Fold in the chopped cranberries gently.
- 6. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- 7. Bake for 60–70 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick starting at 55 minutes.
- 8. Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.