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Orange Cranberry Bread

Orange Cranberry Bread
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This easy Orange Cranberry Bread recipe is a moist and flavorful loaf bursting with fresh orange zest and tart cranberries, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a light dessert. Made with simple pantry staples, it offers a vibrant citrus aroma, balanced sweetness, and tender crumb to brighten your day with every bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan version)
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter (or coconut oil for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-Ins

  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Pan and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and set it aside to ensure easy removal after baking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and fresh orange zest. This step ensures even distribution of leavening agents and flavor.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with orange juice, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; stir just until the flour disappears for a tender crumb.
  5. Add Cranberries: Carefully fold in fresh or frozen cranberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter to provide bursts of tartness in every bite.
  6. Bake and Cool: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use fresh zest: Fresh orange zest brightens flavor much more than dried or bottled.
  • Don’t overmix: To keep your bread tender, mix until ingredients are just combined.
  • Toss cranberries in flour: Dredge cranberries lightly in flour before adding to prevent sinking.
  • Test doneness with a toothpick: Insert into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter.
  • Cool completely: Allow the bread to cool fully before slicing to maintain its structure and moistness.
  • Use fresh cranberries: If possible, fresh cranberries give the best flavor and texture compared to dried.

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Keywords: orange cranberry bread, citrus bread, breakfast bread, snack bread, gluten-free bread, vegan bread, cranberry recipe

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