CRANBERRY WALNUT BREAD
Cranberry Walnut Bread is a moist, slightly sweet quick bread loaded with tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for breakfast, holidays, or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup orange juice fresh preferred
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries halved
- ¾ cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
Prepare Batter:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
- Stir in orange juice, oil, and orange zest until just combined.
Add Cranberries and Walnuts:
- Gently fold in cranberries and chopped walnuts.
Bake:
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Storage: Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 5 days.
- Freezing: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Variations: Substitute dried cranberries or add a simple orange glaze on top.