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Cranberry orange walnut bread with tart red cranberries, orange zest, and chopped walnuts visible in a golden brown slice.

Cranberry Orange Walnut Bread

Moist cranberry orange walnut bread with tart chopped cranberries, bright orange peel, and crunchy walnuts. Ready in 90 minutes and serves 10 at 250 calories.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Rest Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 240 g
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200 g
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp grated orange peel
  • 2 tbsp shortening
  • 1 large egg well beaten
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 60 g; optional

Method
 

  1. Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan by greasing it.
  2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Incorporate orange juice, orange peel, shortening, and egg; beat until smooth. Gently stir in cranberries and walnuts (if using). Transfer batter to the greased pan, spreading evenly.
  3. Place in oven for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out with no crumbs. Let cool in pan on a rack for 15 minutes. Take out of pan and let cool fully. Cover and keep overnight.