Description
A soft, moist, and flavorful quick bread infused with fresh orange zest and juicy cranberries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a festive treat during the holidays
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 large eggs
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¾ cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
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1 tbsp orange zest
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1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved)
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Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, mix dry ingredients — flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk wet ingredients — sugar, butter, eggs, orange juice, and zest.
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Combine wet and dry mixtures until just incorporated (do not overmix).
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Gently fold in cranberries (and nuts if using).
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Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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Can be frozen for up to 3 months; wrap tightly in plastic and foil.
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Substitute orange juice with buttermilk for a tangier flavor.
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Drizzle with orange glaze for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg