Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of Easy Orange Cranberry Bread, a delightful quick bread that harmoniously blends the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweet zest of oranges. This recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy breakfasts, or as a charming gift. With its simple preparation and bright flavors, your home will be filled with an inviting aroma that captures the essence of the season. Enjoy it warm with butter or transform it into a gourmet French toast for brunch; this versatile treat is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup sugar
- Zest of 3 large oranges
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (chopped or halved)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together orange zest, buttermilk, oil, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; gently stir in cranberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about one hour or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 201
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 28mg