Cranberry-Nut Bread

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
• 1/2 cup (120ml) melted unsalted butter
• 1 cup (120g) dried cranberries
• 1 cup (100g) chopped walnuts

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy-Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and melted butter.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in the cranberries and walnuts.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 55mg
• Sodium: 240mg
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 25g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and tender crumb
• Sweet and tangy flavor
• Loaded with cranberries and walnuts
• Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack

User Comments:

• "This Cranberry-Nut Bread is absolutely delicious! It's so moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness and tartness." - Sarah
• "I love that this recipe is so easy to follow. It turned out perfect on my first try." - Jessica
• "This bread is a staple in our house during the holiday season. It's always a hit with guests!" - David
• "I substituted pecans for the walnuts and it was equally as good." - Emily
• "The cranberries and walnuts add such a nice texture and flavor to this bread. It's a keeper!" - Michael

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use fresh or frozen cranberries for the best flavor.
• If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it stand for 5 minutes before using.
• To prevent the bread from burning on top, cover it with aluminum foil after 30 minutes of baking.
• Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent it from crumbling.