Description
Bright, tangy, and delightfully nutty—this Cranberry Nut Bread is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with juicy bursts of cranberry and a citrusy kick of orange zest in every bite. It’s an easy loaf that smells like the holidays and tastes like comfort. Slice it warm, and you’ve got yourself a cozy classic.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
1½ tsp baking powder
¾ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
1 cup chopped cranberries (fresh or frozen)
½ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup orange juice
1 large egg
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp orange zest
Instructions
Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
Add Fruits & Nuts
Stir in cranberries and walnuts, coating them well in the flour mixture.
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, egg, oil, and orange zest.
Combine & Stir
Pour wet mixture into the dry and stir just until moistened—don’t overmix.
Bake
Pour into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 / Slice
- Fat: 9g/ Slice
- Carbohydrates: 30g / Slice
- Protein: 3g / Slice