This recipe uses fresh cranberries and a hint of orange zest to create a quick bread that is both tart and slightly sweet. Paired with the crunch of walnuts, it makes for a satisfying snack any time of the day. Give it a try and enjoy a loaf of hearty, homemade bread.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat pasty flour
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup cranberries, halved
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- ¾ cup orange juice
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Add cranberries and walnuts; stir until well coated.
- Mix together orange juice, egg, oil, and zest in a medium bowl until combined. Pour over flour mixture; stir until just blended. Spoon batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of loaf comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Let cool in the pan briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.