Description
This delightful cranberry orange bread is a perfect balance of sweet and tart, with the citrusy zing of fresh orange zest and juice paired with the tangy sweetness of cranberries. A perfect treat for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, melted butter, and egg.
- Fold in the cranberries and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh cranberries with dried cranberries if preferred.
- For a sweeter version, you can add a glaze by mixing powdered sugar with orange juice and drizzling it over the cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour