Cranberry Nut Bread
Servings 12 slices
slices
Try this cranberry nut bread recipe which produces a rich, dense bread with tart bites of cranberries. Perfect served with tea or coffee and lovely wrapped as a gift!
Ingredients
- 2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 Cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 Cup butter softened
- 1 Tablespoon grated orange peel
- 3/4 Cup orange juice
- 1 Cup cranberries chopped
- 1/2 Cup nuts chopped
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Line only the bottom of a 9x5x3 bread pan.
- Mix: In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Stir in the softened butter until the mixture is crumbly
- Stir: Stir in the orange peel, orange juice, and egg just until moistened. Add the cranberries and nuts and mix until combined.
- Bake: Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes clean. Cool for five minutes and then remove from the pan to cool completely on a cooling rack.
Notes
Browning: If the top seems to be getting dark during the baking process, cover with aluminum process while continuing to bake.
Storage of Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Reheat: Toast individual slices for 3-5 minutes.
Freeze: Freeze in individual slices placed in plastic bags.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg