cranberry toast

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

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- ¾ cup granulated sugar

- 1 tsp baking soda

- ½ tsp salt

- 1 large egg

- 1 cup buttermilk

- ½ cup melted butter

- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries

- 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional, for brightness)

Steps:

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat 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.

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 makes bread tough). Fold in cranberries and lemon zest.

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

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

Variations:

- Add chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) for crunch.

- Drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze.

- Use orange zest instead of lemon for a different twist.

Enjoy your homemade cranberry bread, moist, tangy, and full of flavor!