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Orange Cranberry Bread

Orange Cranberry Bread

Delightful Orange Cranberry Bread combines zesty orange and tart cranberries for a mouthwatering treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruits
  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries

Equipment

  • 9×5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Baking Process
  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: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Consider adding almond extract or chopped walnuts for variation. Dried cranberries can be substituted for fresh.

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