Cranberry Bread is a festive, tart-sweet quick bread that’s perfect for fall, winter, or the holidays. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or wrapped up as a gift, this moist and flavorful loaf never disappoints — especially with a touch of orange zest! 🍞🍊🍒
🍞 Classic Cranberry Bread (with Orange)
📝 Ingredients (Makes 1 loaf)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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3/4 cup orange juice (fresh is best)
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1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
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1 egg
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1 tbsp orange zest
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1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
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Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment.
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Mix dry ingredients:
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Mix wet ingredients:
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In another bowl, combine orange juice, oil, egg, and orange zest. Whisk until smooth.
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Combine:
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Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined — don’t overmix.
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Fold in the cranberries and nuts (if using).
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Bake:
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Pour batter into prepared pan.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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🍽️ Serving Tips
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Slice and serve with butter, cream cheese, or a drizzle of honey.
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Toast leftovers for a cozy breakfast.
🔁 Variations
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Add 1/2 tsp cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm spice note.
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Use dried cranberries if fresh/frozen aren’t available (reduce to 1 cup and soak in warm water for 10 minutes).
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Make it festive with a simple orange glaze:
Mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp orange juice, drizzle over cooled loaf.
Would you like a gluten-free, low-sugar, or muffin version of this cranberry bread?
