This Cranberry Loaf is a perfect blend of tart cranberries and sweet bread. It makes for a delightful breakfast or afternoon snack. The tangy cranberries burst with flavor, complemented by the moist and tender bread. It's incredibly easy to make and will surely impress your family and friends. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes and a baking time of 1 hour, you can have this amazing loaf ready in no time. Enjoy the vibrant red cranberries in every bite!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the cranberries to the dry mixture and stir gently to coat them.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
