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Close-up shot of a moist Cranberry Orange Bread with visible cranberries and orange zest.

Cranberry Orange Bread

A moist and tangy bread bursting with fresh cranberries and bright orange flavor, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp orange zest (from 1 large orange)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
Wet ingredients
  • ¾ cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
Add-ins
  • 1½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (no need to thaw)
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) (optional) optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients and orange zest in a bowl.
  3. Whisk orange juice, oil, and egg; combine with dry ingredients.
  4. Fold in cranberries (and nuts, if using). Pour into pan and smooth.
  5. Bake for 50–60 minutes; cool before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of orange liqueur to the batter.