Cranberry Nut Bread
For many people, the aroma wafting through the oven as Cranberry Nut Bread bakes evokes memories of family gatherings, cozy winter nights, and the joy of sharing homemade delicacies. The soft crumbs of the bread, decorated with gem-like cranberries, intricately mingle with the robust, nutty texture of pecans or walnuts.
Servings: 8 yield(s)
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Total Time: 80 mins
Ingredients
  • 2 cup (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7 g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3 g) baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp (3 g) salt
  • 1 cup (250 g) fresh or frozen cranberries (coarsely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) chopped nuts ((walnuts or pecans work well))
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 2/3 cup (160 ml) buttermilk
  • 1 fresh, ripe orange
  • 1/4 cup (59ml) unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 orange (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and nuts until they are evenly distributed throughout the dry ingredients.
  3. Cut the orange in half. Use a citrus juicer to extract the juice from the orange halves. Pour the extracted juice into a measuring cup. Stop when you reach the 1/3 cup (75 ml) mark.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the beaten egg, buttermilk, orange juice, melted butter, vanilla extract and orange zest (if using).
  5. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into it. Gently fold the mixture until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Once the cranberry nut bread has cooled, slice it into desired thickness. This bread is delicious on its own or spread with butter or cream cheese.
Recipe Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth.