Description
This Easy Cranberry Nut Bread combines tart cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and the bright zest of orange into a festive and flavorful loaf. Perfect for holiday mornings or gifting!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chopped cranberries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ¾ cup orange juice
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Fold in cranberries and walnuts.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, egg, oil, and orange zest.
- Combine: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Bake: Spoon batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor; if using frozen, don’t thaw.
- Overmixing the batter can make the bread dense. Stir until just combined.
- Test doneness with a toothpick at the 45-minute mark.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American