Cranberry nut bread

Cranberry Nut 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.
Cranberry nut bread is a delicious and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. This recipe combines the tartness of cranberries with the crunchiness of nuts, resulting in a moist and flavorful bread that is sure to impress. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast option or a delightful dessert, this bread is a crowd-pleaser. The combination of tangy cranberries and the nutty texture makes it a delightful and satisfying treat. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a must-try for any baking enthusiast.

Keywords: Cranberry, Nut bread, Festive, Holiday season, Tangy

Cranberry nut bread details

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This recipe is a Hellmann family recipe that Steve’s mother made at Thanksgiving and Christmas each year. Extra loaves were often made to send with children returning to college.… Kelly Hellmann, former innkeeper

Ingredients

2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup shortening

1 egg, well beaten

Juice of one orange plus water to equal 3/4 cup

Zest of 1 orange (about 1 Tablespoon)

1 cup cranberries, either sliced or coarsely chopped

1/2 cup chopped nuts

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest. Cut in shortening.

In a small bowl, combine beaten egg and orange juice/water. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Mix just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and nuts. Spread in loaf pan. Spread corners higher than center.

Bake for about 1 hour or until top is browned and a toothpick inserted in the center of loaf comes out with moist crumbs. Cool on rack for at least 15 minutes before removing from pan.