Cranberry Bread
Whenever you want a festive and tangy treat, this Cranberry Bread combines tart, juicy cranberries with a soft, buttery loaf, making it the perfect addition to any holiday spread or cozy afternoon.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups white sugar
- 1 cup butter 2 sticks or cubes
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 2/3 cups flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts chopped
- 1 bag cranberries coarsely chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure everything is well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: salt, flour, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: milk, orange juice, vanilla, and orange zest.
- Gradually add the dry and wet ingredients to the sugar and butter mixture, alternating between the two and mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the chopped walnuts and cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into 5 small loaf pans or 3 larger loaf pans, depending on your preference. Bake at 350°F for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- For the best results, grease and flour the pans before adding the batter.