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Cape Cod Cranberry Nut Loaf
This classic quick bread combines tart cranberries with bright orange zest and crunchy walnuts. The dense, sweet loaf gets a refreshing lift from freshly squeezed orange juice mixed right into the batter. It makes a wonderful homemade holiday gift or a comforting slice for a weekend breakfast. The texture is perfectly moist with bursts of fresh berry flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 large orange
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
- ¾ cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x5-inch metal loaf pan. Grate the peel from the orange and squeeze out half a cup of juice.
- 2Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, beat the eggs, melted butter, orange peel, and orange juice until smooth.
- 3Pour the wet egg mixture into the dry flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon just until combined. The batter will be quite stiff. Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and walnuts.
- 4Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing it to cool completely.