Cranberry Walnut Bread Recipe
This Cranberry Walnut Bread is a delightful American quick bread that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.It combines the tart flavor of cranberries with the rich nuttiness of walnuts in a moist, flavorful loaf.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh cranberries chopped
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
- Zest of one orange optional, but highly recommended!
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, and milk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined. Don't overmix!
- Gently fold in cranberries, walnuts, and orange zest.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Pro tip: To ensure your cranberries and walnuts are evenly distributed, toss them in a bit of flour before adding to the batter. This prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf!