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Orange Cranberry Bread

Delicious Orange Cranberry Bread Recipe for Cozy Mornings

This Orange Cranberry Bread combines sweet and tart flavors for a delightful treat that brightens up any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoons baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 0.5 cups orange juice
  • 0.5 cups buttermilk
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

Equipment

  • 9×5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in orange zest and vanilla.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with orange juice and buttermilk.
  6. Fold in cranberries gently.
  7. Pour batter into pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 8g

Notes

Feel free to add nuts or swap out buttermilk for yogurt for a twist on this classic recipe.

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