Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Zest of 1 orange
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
50-60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the cranberries, walnuts (if using), and orange zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per slice (1/8 of loaf):
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 35 milligrams
- Sodium: 120 milligrams
- Total Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Dietary Fiber: 2 grams
- Sugars: 15 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and flavorful
- Tangy with cranberries and orange
- Slightly sweet and buttery
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert
User Comments:
- "This bread is so delicious and moist! I love the tangy cranberries and orange flavor."
- "I made this for my family and they raved about it. It's a great way to use up fresh cranberries."
- "The walnuts add a nice crunch and texture to the bread."
- "I love that this recipe is easy to make and doesn't require any special ingredients."
- "This bread is perfect for parties or potlucks because it's so easy to transport and serve."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
- If you don't have walnuts, you can leave them out or substitute with another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
- To make an orange glaze, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of orange juice until smooth. Pour over the cooled bread.
