Easy Cranberry Orange Quick Bread Recipe
This Easy Cranberry Orange Quick Bread is a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or as a snack. The combination of tangy cranberries and zesty orange creates a flavorful and moist bread that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (8 slices) 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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:
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
Mix-Ins:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved if large)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine the orange juice, vegetable oil, and egg.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Add mix-ins: Gently fold in the cranberries and nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw before adding to the batter.
- This bread stays fresh at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For added sweetness, drizzle with an orange glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
