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Best Cranberry Orange Bread : Soft & Flavorful

Cranberry Orange Bread is a delightful treat that combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweet and zesty flavor of oranges. Perfect for breakfast or snacks, it's easy to make and fills your home with a wonderful aroma.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries Use fresh for best flavor; do not thaw if frozen.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the sugar, orange juice, vegetable oil, egg, and orange zest.
  4. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in the cranberries.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Best served warm or at room temperature. Serve plain or with butter or cream cheese. Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.