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Moist Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe Easy Homemade Fluffy Crumb

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A tender, fluffy cranberry orange bread bursting with fresh citrus zest and tart cranberries, perfect for cozy breakfasts or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) buttermilk (use dairy-free milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice if needed)
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange zest
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh orange juice
  • 1 cup (100 g) fresh or frozen cranberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy release.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar, ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil, 2 large eggs (room temperature), ¾ cup (180 ml) buttermilk, 2 tbsp freshly grated orange zest, ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh orange juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and fold gently using a spatula. Do not overmix; just combine until smooth.
  5. Carefully fold in 1 cup (100 g) fresh or frozen cranberries. If using frozen, do not thaw.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top lightly.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Remove bread from oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the crumb tender and fluffy. Toss cranberries lightly in flour before folding in to prevent sinking. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. If crust browns too quickly, tent with foil. Let bread cool completely before slicing to avoid gummy texture. Frozen cranberries should be used without thawing.

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