Cranberry Bread with Nuts (Printable Version)

Moist, tart cranberry bread with crunchy nuts, perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1½ teaspoons baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
07 - ⅓ cup vegetable oil
08 - 1 large egg

→ Add-Ins

09 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
10 - ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
11 - 1 tablespoon grated orange zest (optional)

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk orange juice, vegetable oil, and egg until well combined.
04 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Fold in cranberries, nuts, and orange zest if using, mixing evenly.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface evenly.
07 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes of actual work, no fancy techniques required.
  • The tart-sweet balance keeps it from feeling heavy, so it works just as well at breakfast as it does with afternoon tea.
  • Your kitchen will smell absolutely incredible while it bakes.
02 -
  • Don't skip letting it cool in the pan first—cutting into it too soon will cause it to crumble and fall apart.
  • If your orange juice isn't fresh, the bread will taste noticeably more muted, so it's worth the few extra minutes to squeeze it yourself.
  • Frozen cranberries work just as well as fresh, and you can use them straight from the freezer without thawing.
03 -
  • If you're worried about the bread sticking, an extra layer of parchment paper in the bottom of the pan gives you insurance and makes cleanup easier.
  • Orange zest brings a brightness that powdered sugar never could—if you can only do one thing differently than the original recipe, make it this.

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