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Simple Cranberry Bread

A moist, festive quick bread filled with tart cranberries and subtle citrus flavor, perfect for holiday baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups fresh cranberries chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Mix wet and dry ingredients, then fold in cranberries.
  5. Pour into loaf pan and bake until golden and set.

Notes

Allow bread to cool completely before slicing for best texture.