25 Days of Holiday Treats: Cranberry Bread
Welcome to 25 Days of Holiday Treats by Simply Real Moms! For the month of December (until Christmas) we will be sharing some of our favorite holiday traditions in the form of food.
Today, I’m posting one of my very favorite things to make—cranberry bread. This is a great recipe for many reasons. First of all, it’s moist, tangy and delicious. It’s great for breakfast, an appetizer, a dessert or as a side to dinner. I love slathering cream cheese on top for a yummy breakfast!
It’s also very, very simple to make. All you need is a bowl and wooden spoon. No fancy mixer required. I do use a food processor to chop the cranberries, but a knife will do just as well.
The best part of this bread is it freezes really well. I like to make a couple loaves in the beginning of December to freeze and pull out as needed throughout the holidays. It makes a great gift, too!
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 ½ cups chopped fresh cranberries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Mix dry ingredients in medium mixing bowl.
- Stir in orange juice, oil and egg.
- Mix until blended, then stir in cranberries and nuts.
*NOTE: I like to put my cranberries in the food processor and pulse a few times rather than chop by hand. The finer, more precise chop makes for a better texture
5. Pour batter into greased loaf pan.
6. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
