cranberry bread

How to Make Cranberry Bread: A Comprehensive Guide

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

Ingredients:

- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

- 1 cup sugar

- 1 tsp baking soda

- ½ tsp salt

- 1 egg

- ½ cup vegetable oil

- ½ cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)

- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (dried work too, but reduce sugar slightly)

- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or orange zest for extra flavor.

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep: 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 soda, and salt until combined.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg, then stir in oil and orange juice.

4. Blend Wet & Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined—do not overmix.

5. Add Cranberries & Nuts: Gently fold in cranberries (and walnuts/zest if using).

6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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

Tips: For a tangier twist, use tart cranberries. Serve plain, with butter, or as French toast. Enjoy your homemade cranberry bread!