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Cranberry Quick Bread The Perfect Holiday Loaf for Breakfast, Dessert Gifts

Cranberry Quick Bread

This cozy, tart-sweet Cranberry Quick Bread comes together fast and fills your home with holiday warmth. Whether served at brunch, as a snack, or wrapped as a gift, it’s a seasonal favorite you’ll bake again and again.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Bread, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar or mix of white and brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup butter melted, or neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup milk or non-dairy milk
Add-ins
  • 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 tsp orange zest optional, for cranberry orange variation

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease a standard loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs with melted butter and milk until smooth.
  4. Gently fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  5. Stir in cranberries and optional orange zest.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Wrap tightly for freshness. This loaf makes a perfect holiday gift or festive breakfast. Try adding chopped nuts, white chocolate chips, or a light glaze for variation.