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Cranberry Bread Recipe

Overview:

Prepare to embark on a delightful culinary journey with this timeless recipe for Cranberry Bread, a comforting treat that has been passed down through generations. Bursting with the tartness of cranberries, the crunch of nuts, and the citrusy zing of orange peel, this bread promises to tantalize your taste buds with every bite. Whether you’re savoring it for breakfast, as a midday snack, or as a sweet ending to your meal, this Cranberry Bread is sure to become a cherished favorite in your home.

• Name: Cranberry Bread
• Category: Quick Breads
• Keywords: Breads, Breakfast, Fruit, Nuts, Healthy, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 1 9x5x3-inch loaf

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh cranberries, prepared and frozen
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (your choice)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
• 3/4 cup fresh orange juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

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2. Prepare Pan: Generously grease and lightly flour a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan, ensuring that your Cranberry Bread won’t stick.

3. Prepare Ingredients: Prepare your cranberries, nuts, and orange peel beforehand, setting them aside for later use.

4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.

5. Incorporate Cranberries and Nuts: Fold in the prepared cranberries and chopped nuts, ensuring that they are evenly distributed and coated with the flour mixture.

6. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the melted unsalted butter, large egg, grated orange peel, and fresh orange juice, mixing until all ingredients are well incorporated.

7. Transfer to Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking.

8. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Cool: Once baked, allow the Cranberry Bread to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 15 minutes.

10. Remove and Cool Completely: After cooling, carefully remove the bread from the pan and transfer it to the wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 2603.1
• Fat: 77.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 28.6g
• Cholesterol: 303.1mg
• Sodium: 3833.2mg
• Carbohydrates: 440.9g
  • Fiber: 18.3g
  • Sugar: 223.6g
• Protein: 46.1g

Notes:

• This Cranberry Bread is perfect for enjoying fresh out of the oven or toasted with a dollop of butter.
• Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite nuts or substituting orange zest for lemon or lime zest for a citrus twist.
• For longer storage, wrap the cooled Cranberry Bread tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze it for up to three months for future enjoyment.