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Cranberry Orange Bread

Cranberry Orange Bread
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Cranberry Orange Bread is a vibrant and moist breakfast loaf bursting with the fresh tartness of cranberries and the zesty brightness of orange. This easy-to-make bread combines simple ingredients into a tender, sweet, and tangy treat that’s perfect for weekday mornings, brunches, or sharing with friends and family. Its delightful crumb and refreshing citrus aroma make it a comforting yet uplifting start to your day.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (from about 1 medium orange)
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or neutral oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan. Zest and juice the orange. Rinse and pat dry the cranberries. Gather all your dry and wet ingredients to streamline the baking process.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure even rising and balanced flavor.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until smooth. Stir in melted butter (or oil), orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract to create a fragrant and flavorful wet mixture.
  4. Incorporate Cranberries: Gently fold the fresh cranberries into the wet ingredients, distributing them evenly without breaking to keep juicy bursts throughout the bread.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir carefully until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain a light, tender crumb.
  6. Bake Your Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing.

Notes

  • Use fresh cranberries and orange zest for the best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter; overmixing can make the bread dense.
  • Use room temperature eggs and other wet ingredients to improve texture and blend.
  • Check doneness with a toothpick early to prevent overbaking and dryness.
  • Let the bread cool fully before slicing to ensure slices hold together well.
  • Optional variations: add chopped walnuts or pecans, swap flour for gluten-free blend, spice with cinnamon or nutmeg, or use honey/maple syrup as sweetener.

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Keywords: cranberry orange bread, breakfast bread, citrus bread, cranberry loaf, orange zest bread, homemade bread, moist bread

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