Cranberry Bread
This moist and flavorful cranberry bread combines tart cranberries with a hint of citrus, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries carefully to avoid breaking them.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle some coarse sugar on top before baking or add chopped nuts for a crunchy texture.