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Simple Christmas Cranberry Bread

A festive quick bread filled with tart cranberries and subtle orange flavor, perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Bread, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cranberry Bread Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries chopped
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Loaf pan
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients and fold in cranberries and zest.
  3. Combine wet ingredients and gently mix into batter.
  4. Bake until golden and set, about 50–55 minutes.

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze for a festive finish.