Christmas Cranberry Bread

This Christmas Cranberry Bread is a delightful blend of tart cranberries and sweet orange zest, perfect for festive gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 55

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 8 slices

Course: SWEET TREATS

Cuisine: American

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bread

2 cups All-Purpose Flour essential for a light and fluffy texture
1 cup Granulated Sugar adds sweetness, balancing the tartness of the cranberries
2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensures a nice rise
1 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
2 large Eggs bind the ingredients together
1 cup Milk adds moisture
½ cup Vegetable Oil provides fat for texture
1 cup Fresh Cranberries introduces tartness
2 tablespoons Orange Zest brightens the flavor profile

Equipment

Loaf pan
mixing bowls
whisk
measuring cups
measuring spoons

Method

How to Make Christmas Cranberry Bread

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Mix the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest in a separate bowl.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
Fold in the fresh cranberries carefully.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 50–55 minutes until the bread is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring the loaf to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor; if using dried, reduce sugar slightly. Greasing the pan is essential to prevent sticking.

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