Lowbush Cranberry Nut Bread

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

A moist, flavorful bread featuring tart lowbush cranberries and crunchy nuts, perfect for breakfast or teatime, offering a balance of citrus zest and berry goodness.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. shortening
  • 3/4 c. orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 to 2 c. lowbush cranberries

Instructions

  1. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
  3. Combine orange juice and grated orange rind with the well-beaten egg.
  4. Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just enough to moisten.
  5. Carefully fold in chopped nuts and cranberries.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

588 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.9g 14% DV
Total Fat 34.5g 44% DV
Carbs 69g 25% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 2.3g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12413.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 454.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 16.7mg 19% DV
Calcium 1555mg 100% DV
Iron 5mg 28% DV
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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).

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