Description
Moist Cranberry Bread with Fresh Cranberries is a soft, buttery loaf bursting with tart, juicy cranberries. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract and orange zest if using.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with dry. Mix just until combined.
- Gently fold in the cranberries using a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- This bread freezes well.
- Great for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cranberry Bread, Moist Bread, Holiday Baking, Quick Bread