Description
Cranberry Walnut Bread is a festive, moist quick bread packed with tangy cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and a bright touch of orange zest. Perfect for holiday breakfasts, edible gifts, or a cozy winter treat, this easy cranberry walnut bread recipe is bursting with seasonal flavor!
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup fresh cranberries, halved (or 3/4 cup dried cranberries)
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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Zest of 1 orange
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3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (or store-bought)
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. -
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. -
Prepare Add-Ins:
Stir in the cranberries, walnuts, and orange zest until evenly distributed. -
Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, egg, and vegetable oil until fully combined. -
Create Batter:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing. -
Bake:
Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. -
Cool:
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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If using dried cranberries, soak them in warm water or orange juice for 10 minutes to plump them before adding to the batter.
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Add a glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice for an extra festive touch.
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Bread can be frozen for up to 3 months if wrapped tightly.
