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Perfect Cranberry Orange Bread

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A moist and tender cranberry orange bread with a perfect balance of tart cranberries and bright citrus notes, ideal for holiday breakfasts and cozy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
  • ½ cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice
  • ½ cup (120 grams) plain yogurt
  • 1 cup (100 grams) fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, fresh orange zest, and fresh orange juice.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and plain yogurt to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the fresh cranberries with a spatula, being careful not to crush them.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center. It is done when the toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread. Fold cranberries gently to prevent color bleeding. Start checking the bread at 55 minutes to avoid overbaking. Fresh orange zest is essential for bright flavor. Frozen cranberries can be used but do not thaw before folding in.

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