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Cranberry Bread Recipe

Cranberry Bread Recipe

4.8 from 19 reviews

This delicious cranberry bread is bursting with the flavors of orange and tart cranberries, making it a perfect treat for breakfast or a snack. The bread is moist, tender, and filled with juicy cranberry goodness.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Mix-Ins:

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved if large)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine the orange juice, oil, egg, and orange zest. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until moistened.
  4. Add mix-ins: Gently fold in the cranberries and walnuts if using.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a sweeter finish, drizzle with a simple orange glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice.
  • Cranberry bread can be wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 3 months.

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