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Cranberry Orange Bread

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Ingredients

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Cranberry Orange Bread

nonstick cooking spray

½ cup unsalted butter(softened)

½ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup light brown sugar(packed)

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 eggs

½ cup sour cream

¼ cup orange juice

1 orangezested

1 ¾ cups all purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp cinnamon

½ tsp salt

1 cup fresh cranberries(heaping, roughly chopped)

½ cup walnutsfinely chopped

⅛ tsp allspice

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

In large mixing bowl, use a mixer to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until smooth and combined, 1-2 minutes. Add the eggs and beat for a minute longer, until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Add the sour cream, orange juice, and orange zest. Continue to beat on medium-high speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed, until fully incorporated.

Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and salt to the bowl. Beat the mixture on medium-low speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, until just combined. Do not over-mix.

Fold in the cranberries and walnuts, then pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake the bread on middle rack of oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-65 minutes.

Check to see that bread is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then release the bread from the pan onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Macerate Your Cranberries 🫐
Toss fresh cranberries with 1-2 tablespoons of flour 15 minutes before mixing into batter to prevent them from sinking to the bottom and ensure even distribution throughout the loaf.
Zest Before Juicing 🍊
Always zest your orange before cutting and juicing it—the zest adds concentrated citrus flavor that fresh juice alone cannot provide, enhancing the bread's complexity.
Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️
Bring eggs and sour cream to room temperature before mixing to ensure proper emulsification and create a tender, evenly-textured crumb rather than a dense loaf.
Toast Your Walnuts 🌰
Lightly toast walnuts for 5-7 minutes at 350°F before folding into the batter to intensify their nutty flavor and add a subtle crunch that complements the tart cranberries.
Test with a Toothpick 🧁
Check doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center—it should come out with just a few moist crumbs, not completely clean, to prevent overbaking and ensure a moist, flavorful interior.