Description

Get ready to fall in love with this sweet, tart, and beautifully golden Orange Cranberry Bread. It’s a soft, moist loaf packed with juicy cranberries and zesty orange flavor, making it a top choice for quick breakfast ideas, holiday treats, or an easy recipe to share with guests. Whether you’re craving cozy food ideas, a healthy snack with fruity tang, or a warm, comforting brunch loaf, this versatile bread brings it all together with simple ingredients and crowd-pleasing flavor.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon orange zest

½ cup orange juice

½ cup buttermilk

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in orange zest and vanilla.

5. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with orange juice and buttermilk.

6. Fold in cranberries gently.

7. Pour batter into pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Cool for 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Toss frozen cranberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking.

For extra flavor, drizzle with a simple orange glaze after baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: quick breakfast, cranberry bread, holiday loaf, easy baking recipe, citrus bread