cranberry toast

How to Make Cranberry Bread: A Simple Guide

Cranberry bread is a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or snacks. Here’s an easy recipe to guide you.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- ¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste)

- 1 ½ tsp baking powder

- ½ tsp baking soda

- ½ tsp salt

- 1 large egg

- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)

- ⅓ cup melted butter

- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (toss with 1 tbsp flour to prevent sinking)

- Optional: Zest of 1 orange for extra flavor.

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg, then stir in buttermilk and melted butter.

4. Blend together: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mix until *just combined* (overmixing toughens the bread). Gently fold in cranberries (and orange zest, if using).

5. Bake: Pour batter into the pan, smooth the top. Bake 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

6. Cool: Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips: For extra texture, add chopped walnuts or a cinnamon-sugar sprinkle on top before baking. Enjoy this moist, tangy bread plain or with butter!