Cranberry And Orange Loaf
Cranberry And Orange Loaf
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, rub the granulated sugar and orange zest together with your fingertips to release the fragrant oils from the zest and create an aromatic sugar.
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Add the orange sugar mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well.
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In another bowl, whisk together the orange juice, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
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Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and walnuts, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, dust the Cranberry and Orange Loaf with powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 slice- Calories
- 220 kcal
- Total Fat
- 9 g
- Saturated Fat
- 1.5 g
- Cholesterol
- 35 mg
- Sodium
- 200 mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 32 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 2 g
- Sugars
- 16 g
- Protein
- 4 g
**Enjoy your Cranberry and Orange Loaf with a cup of hot tea or coffee for a cozy Christmas treat that is bursting with seasonal flavors. The combination of tangy cranberries and bright orange zest is the perfect way to add a festive touch to your holiday celebrations. This loaf also makes a lovely homemade gift for friends and family – just wrap it up in some festive paper and tie it with a ribbon for a heartfelt present. Share the joy of Christmas baking with this delicious recipe that is sure to become a staple in your holiday traditions.**