Cranberry Nut Loaf
A moist and flavorful cranberry nut loaf featuring vibrant cranberries, zesty orange rind, and crunchy nuts. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or teatime, this sweet-tart bread offers a delightful combination of citrus and berry flavors with a tender crumb that appeals to all ages.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease two 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans and set aside.
- Sift together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
- Combine orange juice, grated orange rind, and beaten egg in a separate bowl.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients all at once.
- Mix slightly, then carefully fold in the chopped cranberries and chopped nuts.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
665
kcal
33% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).