Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 large egg
Add-Ins
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved if large)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bread after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together fresh orange juice, orange zest, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and the large egg until well mixed and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the bread tough.
- Add Cranberries and Walnuts: Carefully stir in the cranberries and chopped walnuts, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Prepare to Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents the loaf from breaking apart when removing from the pan.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen cranberries; there is no need to thaw frozen cranberries before adding them to the batter.
- For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle a citrus glaze made from powdered sugar mixed with orange juice over the cooled loaf.
- This loaf freezes well; wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or foil and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Snack / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
