Description
Orange Cranberry Soda Bread is a delightful twist on the classic Irish soda bread, bursting with zesty orange flavor and tart cranberries. This easy-to-make loaf is perfect for any occasion, whether enjoyed as a cozy breakfast treat, a festive addition to your holiday table, or a simple snack.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 5 tablespoons cold butter
- 1 and 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 2 and 1/2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk; stir into dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in cranberries.
- On a floured surface, shape the dough into a round loaf.
- Place on the baking sheet and cut an 'X' into the top.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg