Pioneer Woman Cranberry Nut Bread Recipe
The Pioneer Woman Cranberry Nut Bread Recipe is simple, tasty and perfect for any day. This bread is soft, moist and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup orange juice fresh or store-bought
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries chopped
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan with butter or oil. You can also line it with parchment paper for easy removal later.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk everything well so the mixture is even and smooth.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, combine orange juice, orange zest, egg and melted butter. Whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly creamy.
Combine Wet and Dry
- Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix gently using a spatula. Do not overmix. The batter should look slightly thick.
Add Cranberries and Nuts
- Fold in the chopped cranberries and nuts carefully. Make sure they are spread evenly throughout the batter for balanced flavor.
Pour into Pan
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread the top evenly with a spatula. Tap the pan lightly to remove air bubbles.
Bake the Bread
- Place the pan in the oven. Bake for about 50 to 55 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, it is ready.
Cool Before Serving
- Remove the bread from the oven. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a rack. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for best flavor. Frozen ones also work well.
- Do not overmix the batter. It can make the bread dense.
- Add a little sugar on top before baking for a crunchy crust.
- Use orange zest for extra fresh taste.
- Let the bread cool fully before cutting to avoid crumbling.