barefoot contessa cranberry orange bread recipe: the best homemade treat
This Barefoot Contessa Cranberry Orange Bread is a delightful, moist treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, orange juice, and zest.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in the cranberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh, but can also be frozen for later.
- Try adding nuts for extra crunch!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg