Sweet and Tart Cranberry Orange Quick Bread

Cranberry bread is a delightful alternative to muffins this time of year. It's cranberry season so there is no better time to make this bread. Make an extra loaf or two for your freezer. One loaf just won't be enough. The combination of sweet and tart flavors make this a favorite of mine. The addition of orange and nuts makes the aroma divine while adding a healthy twist. Each slice of this cranberry bread has 228 calories.

Cranberry Orange Quick Bread for Breakfast or Snacks

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Cranberry Bread for Breakfast

This cranberry bread recipe is a tradition in my family. This recipe comes to you via my mom who always had a platter of various quick breads ready for us for holiday breakfasts. This is a festive way to keep the family satisfied on those mornings when you may be too busy for a big breakfast. Make a loaf or two now and pop them in the freezer for Christmas morning. Yum!

This cranberry bread really is quick to make. I make this entirely by hand, without the assistance of any electric kitchen gadgets. A pastry blender makes the process of cutting in the vegetable shortening a breeze. The technique is simple as well. Just combine the dry ingredients, add the wet ingredients all at once and fold in the nuts and berries.

One..two...three...let's make it!

Here's a video if you'd like to see how I make this yummy cranberry bread.

Cranberry Bread

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Cranberry Quick Bread

Serves 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
Zest of one orange
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup chopped nuts, walnuts or pistachios
Raw or sparkling sugar, for topping, optional

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a standard loaf pan. In a medium bowl mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir with a whisk to combine well. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles cornmeal.

A Pastry Blender Works Great

Zest the orange and squeeze the juice. Take a deep breath as you zest that orange. The scent of the orange will brighten your day as well as add flavor to this yummy bread. Measure the juice in a measuring cup. Depending on the juiciness of your orange, you may need to add more juice to get 3/4 cups. Add the zest and the egg to the juice and mix to combine. Add the juice mixture to the dry mixture all at once and stir just to combine.

Add the cranberries and nuts to the mixture all at once. Using a spatula, fold in the nuts and cranberries to distribute. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan. Sprinkle with raw or sparkling sugar, if you desire.

The Sugar Makes a Crunchy Topping

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before serving.

Are you looking for some other morning pastry suggestions?
Pumpkin Bread and Pumpkin Muffins
Morning Glory Muffins
Pumpkin Scones
Cran-apple Muffins

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