cranberry orange loaf

Name: Cranberry Orange Loaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) flour; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 tablespoon(s) grated orange zest; 1 1/2 cup(s) fresh cranberries; 1/4 cup(s) butter; 1 cup(s) sugar; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup(s) orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla

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Sea Sun

West Des Moines, IA

Updated on Nov 22, 2011

This recipe is full of zesty cranberries with the essence of orange. The flavors compliment each other very well. Perfect for the holidays, or anytime! NOTE: This recipe makes ONE 9 x 5 inch loaf. I doubled the recipe, which is why you see two loaves in one of the images.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

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Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

How To Make cranberry orange loaf

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in orange zest and cranberries.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Stir in orange juice. Beat in flour mixture until just moistened. Pour into prepared pan.
Step 3

Bake for 1 hour or until bread springs back when lightly touched and top is golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool. Wrap in plastic when completely cool. Freezes well!
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