Cranberry Orange Bread (Printable)

Moist bread filled with tart cranberries and bright orange zest, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Wet ingredients

06 - 1 large egg
07 - ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
08 - ½ cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
09 - 1 tablespoon orange zest
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved if large
12 - ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk egg, orange juice, oil or melted butter, orange zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Gently fold in cranberries and nuts, if using, until evenly distributed.
06 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface evenly.
07 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • It feels like a cozy hug in bread form with the perfect balance of sweet and tart that only cranberries and orange can deliver
  • The moist texture and bright flavors always make everyone ask for seconds, turning any ordinary day into a little celebration
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter is the easiest way to end up with dense bread, so fold until just combined for a tender crumb
  • Freezing the bread wrapped tightly extends freshness and lets you enjoy this treat for months with hardly any loss in flavor or texture
03 -
  • Always make sure your baking powder and soda are fresh to give your bread a proper rise
  • The secret is gently folding in the fruit to avoid breaking up the berries and keeping bursts of flavor

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