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Moist Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe Easy Zesty Homemade Treat

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A moist and flavorful cranberry orange bread featuring fresh cranberries and zesty orange juice and zest, perfect for seasonal gatherings and a quick homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
  • ½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup (100g) fresh cranberries, rinsed and patted dry
  • Optional: ¼ cup granulated sugar for tossing cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan lightly with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, toss the cranberries with ¼ cup sugar to prevent sinking and add a subtle glaze (optional).
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with ¾ cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Stir in the fresh orange juice and orange zest.
  7. Add the Greek yogurt and mix gently until combined.
  8. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula, mixing just until no flour streaks remain.
  9. Gently fold in the sugared cranberries, being careful not to break them.
  10. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  11. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  12. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Toss cranberries in sugar before folding to prevent sinking and add a subtle glaze. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly. Let bread cool completely on a wire rack to prevent sogginess.

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