Ingredients

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2 cups All-purpose flour
1 cup Granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Baking powder
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 large Eggs
1/2 cup Vegetable oil
1/2 cup Orange juice
1 tablespoon Zest of one orange
1 1/2 cups Fresh cranberries
1/2 cup Walnuts (optional), chopped

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine thoroughly
In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, orange juice, and orange zest until well blended
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender
Gently fold in the cranberries and walnuts (if using), ensuring an even distributio
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clea
Once done, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing

Notes

Consider tossing cranberries in a little sugar if they are too tart.

Start checking for doneness at the 60-minute mark, as baking times may vary.

Let the bread cool completely before slicing to retain moisture.

Author: Quinto
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 60-70 mins
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 230 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg