the best cranberry walnut bread

Abingdon, VA
Updated on Jan 20, 2013

This is my favorite cranberry bread recipe. It is tart and sweet at the same time. This recipe makes the the bread so moist. It freezes well!

prep time
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield 8 to 10

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg beaten lightly
  • 2 cups un-bleached flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries chopped coarse
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped coarse

How To Make the best cranberry walnut bread

  • Step 1
    Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees and prepare a loaf pan for baking. My favorite is a stoneware loaf pan sprayed with PAM baking spray.
  • Step 2
    Stir, the orange juice, orange zest, buttermilk, melted butter and egg together in a bowl.
  • Step 3
    Whisk together all dry ingredients. Add the liquids, blending together.
  • Step 4
    Add chopped cranberries and walnuts, stirring until well mixed.
  • Step 5
    Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake for another 30 to 35 minutes.

Discover More

Category: Sweet Breads
Category: Other Breads
Keyword: #walnut
Keyword: #Cranberry
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Bread

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