Description

This quick bread blends bright orange zest with tart cranberries for a festive treat perfect at breakfast or dessert. It’s easy to prepare and fills your kitchen with holiday aroma.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

3/4 cup fresh orange juice

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 tablespoon orange zest

1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In another bowl whisk sugar and eggs until slightly thickened.

4. Add melted butter, orange juice, and zest, then mix until combined.

5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just moistened.

6. Toss cranberries with a bit of flour, then fold them into the batter.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

8. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

9. Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Slice and serve with butter or an optional orange glaze.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: quick bread
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 220
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 200
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 3
Trans Fat: 0.5
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3
Cholesterol: 55

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