Description
Bright, tangy, and sweet with a tender crumb, Orange Cranberry Bread is the kind of loaf that brings warmth to cold mornings and festive flair to any holiday table. With juicy bursts of cranberry and the zest of fresh oranges in every bite, this bread is equally perfect as a breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or edible gift. Whether you’re baking for a cozy brunch, holiday gathering, or just craving citrusy comfort, this quick breakfast and easy recipe has you covered.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with sugar until smooth. Add milk, melted butter, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until no flour streaks remain. Don’t overmix.
5. Gently fold in the cranberries until evenly distributed.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh cranberries for the best texture and tartness.
Don’t overmix the batter or the bread may turn dense.
This loaf freezes beautifully—wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: orange cranberry bread, quick bread, breakfast ideas, holiday bread