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Cranberry Orange Bread - Easy Bread Recipe

Easy bread recipes start here! This Cranberry Orange Bread is moist, flavorful, and packed with tart cranberries and fresh orange zest.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer cookies easy recipes, butter swim biscuits easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, easy bread recipes, easy recipes for dinner, easy recipes with ground beef, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Clara

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Stir in the cranberries and orange zest.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together orange juice, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
  5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a handful of chopped nuts or drizzle with a simple orange glaze after baking.