Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Orange Cranberry Bread, a perfect blend of zesty oranges and tart cranberries that adds a festive touch to any occasion. This quick bread is not only simple to make but also fills your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet dessert, this versatile loaf is sure to impress family and friends. With its bright flavor and moist texture, it’s a must-try recipe for the holiday season and beyond.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your loaf pan by greasing it or 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 blended.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; then add cranberries and stir lightly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about an hour or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg