Pioneer Woman Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe
The Pioneer Woman Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe is a sweet, tangy and moist quick bread. It combines fresh cranberries and orange zest for a refreshing flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray. This prevents the bread from sticking while baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients for a consistent texture.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, melted butter, orange juice, orange zest and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the bread tender.
Add Cranberries
- Fold in fresh cranberries carefully. If using nuts, add chopped walnuts or pecans. Stir gently so cranberries and nuts are evenly distributed in the batter.
Pour Batter into Pan
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread it evenly with a spatula to make a smooth top for even baking.
Bake the Bread
- Place the pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Bread
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Slice and Serve
- Once the bread has cooled, slice it into 8 even pieces. Serve as breakfast, a snack, or a sweet treat with coffee or tea.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
- Lightly flour the cranberries before adding to prevent sinking.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep it soft and moist.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for better texture.
- Add nuts for extra crunch if desired.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing.