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Amazing 15-Minute Cranberry Orange Bread

Cranberry Orange Bread
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Use up that leftover cranberry sauce with this simple and flavorful Cranberry Orange Quick Bread. It’s perfect for a bright breakfast or a satisfying snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup leftover cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup orange juice, fresh squeezed
  • Zest of 1 large orange

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate small bowl, mix the cranberry sauce, orange juice, and orange zest until combined.
  6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the cranberry-orange mixture to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • If you don’t have leftover cranberry sauce, you can use fresh cranberries mixed with a little extra sugar and orange zest.
  • For an extra orange flavor boost, drizzle a simple glaze (powdered sugar mixed with a few drops of orange juice) over the cooled bread.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap tightly once completely cooled.

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