Bake This Moist Cranberry Orange Bread Today – A Sweet, Citrusy Delight

Brighten your day with our warm, moist Cranberry Orange Bread recipe which is a perfect, cozy baked treat ideal for breakfast, brunch, or evening snacks. The combination of tangy cranberries and citrusy oranges bring this best and quick bread recipe that is as easy to make as it's delicious to eat. During cold fall and winter seasons, when you crave for something sweet with a refreshing twist of flavors with a warm cup of coffee, this easy Cranberry Orange Bread recipe is your go-to.

From our delicious bread recipes series, enjoy this easy recipe which is a must-have to your baking recipe collection. This recipe can be easily made with simple pantry ingredients and wholesome baking techniques. Pair it with a hot cup of coffee or tea and feel your own moment of joy.

If you're a fan of homemade breads, you might also enjoy our Homemade English Muffins or Homemade Cinnamon Rolls.

Ingredients For Cranberry Orange Bread:

• ¼ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ cup orange juice
• 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 cup golden raisins

Looking for a low-carb option? Try our Keto Cinnamon Rolls for a guilt-free treat.

Preparations For Orange Bread Cranberry :

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, put cream, butter, and sugar.

Step 2: Beat in egg and orange peel.

Pro Tip: To achieve an extra sweet finish, consider adding orange glaze (powdered sugar + orange juice) to your bread's recipe.

Step 3: Combine the dry ingredients and add them alternately to the creamed mixture with the juice.

Step 4: Fold in cranberries and raisins. Pour everything into a greased 9-inch x 5-inch x 3-inch loaf pan. Our mixing techniques ensure fluffy and moist bread every time.

Pro Tip: If your cranberries are too sour, toss them in a tablespoon of sugar to achieve the balanced taste.

Bake at 350°F for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove it from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Secrets of Perfect Cranberry Orange Bread:

To help you make a perfect Cranberry Orange Bread, here are some secrets;

• To achieve enhanced citrusy notes in your bread, try using fresh orange zest. It give the brightest flavor.
• The perfect batter of Orange Cranberry Bread has uniform color without any streaks of flour or other dry ingredients. Don't overmix the batter after adding flour, this helps the bread to be tender.
• Perfect batter of Cranberry Orange Bread is not too thick nor too runny. It should have thick pourable consistency.

For a sweet finish, our Eggless Chocolate Brownie pairs perfectly with a slice of cranberry orange bread.

Customize Your Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe:

• Transform this recipe into vegan by using plant based butter and a mixture of 1 tablespoon flaxseeds and 3 tablespoon water to replace egg.
• Use dried Cranberries if fresh or frozen are not available. However, while using the dried version, always remember to reduce the quantity of sugar.
• Walnuts or pecans can be added to the recipe to get the crunchy texture. Add ½ cup of your desired nuts to give a nutty twist to this Cranberry Orange Bread recipe.
• Make muffins instead of bread using the same recipe. Just adjust the baking time (2-25 minutes for muffins.

Explore more delicious and easy-to-make bread recipes in our complete Bread Recipes collection at FoodvLove.

Storage Instructions For Orange Cranberry Bread:

To retain the freshness and original taste of your Cranberry Orange Sourdough Bread, pay extra attention to the proper storage of the bread. Use a plastic wrapping sheet or an airtight container to store your bread, once its temperature has cooled down.

At room temperature, this bread can be stored perfectly for up to 3 days making it absolutely edible to have with tea or coffee. If you wish to enjoy your bread for up to 7 days, refrigerate it. Just remember to allow it to come to room temperature after taking out from the fridge to enjoy its full flavor and texture.

To increase the shelf-life to up to 3 months, you can freeze Cranberry Orange bread recipe. It freezes beautifully and lets you make a batch ahead of time. Simple wrap the bread in a plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil then store it in an air tight container. Take out this frozen bread and pop it into microwave for a few minutes or let it sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes so you can have it when cravings hit.

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