Christmas Cranberry Bread Recipe
This sweet and fresh cranberry orange bread is the perfect addition to any holiday meal. Use it as a breakfast bread with orange marmalade or offer it as a dessert bread with a sweet glaze. The fresh citrus and pops of fresh cranberry are heavenly.
Servings 10 slices
Calories 247kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted then measured
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 zest orange
- 1 eggs
- 3-4 freshly squeezed oranges substitute 3/4 cup store bought orange juice
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Easy Glaze
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (aka confectioners)
- 2 Tablespoons whole milk or heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F and center the rack.
- Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl or stand mixer.
- Combine egg, orange juice, orange zest, and vegetable oil in a medium bowl. Add to dry ingredients and stir.
- Fold in cranberries and almonds.
- Pour batter into greased cast iron loaf pan. Bake at 350F for 40 minutes.
- Remove from loaf pan and rest on a wire rack.
- Optional: for a dessert, bread combine milk and powdered sugar to create a glaze.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg
