Cranberry bread recipe

Cranberry Bread recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
This Cranberry Bread recipe is a delightful treat that combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of a moist, tender bread. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this recipe is easy to make and yields a delicious loaf that is bursting with flavor. The combination of tangy cranberries and warm spices creates a comforting aroma that will fill your kitchen. Serve it warm with a pat of butter for a cozy and satisfying treat.

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Cranberry bread recipe details

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Ingredients

225 g	plain flour
175 g	sugar
3 ½ tsp	baking powder
½ tsp	bicarbonate of soda
½ tsp	salt
1 medium	egg
2 tbsp	orange zest
125 ml	freshly squeezed orange juice, 3-4 oranges
3 tbsp	unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp	hot water
150 g	fresh cranberries, if using dried use about 80-100g and soak in hot water until plump, drain
75 g	chopped nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans etc to choice

Instructions

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4, 180°C, 350°F.

Grease and line a 2lb, 900g loaf tin.

Sift dry ingredients together into a large bowl.

In a small bowl, beat the egg lightly and add the orange rind and juice, the butter and the hot water. Stir together. Add to dry ingredients, mix well and fold in the cranberries and nuts.

Turn batter into tin.

Bake for about 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into centre comes out clean.

Cool for 10 minutes in tin and turn out to a wire rack to cool completely. Remove lining when cold.

Slice to serve.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Resting time:
ca. 2 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a