The batter for this bread recipe is versatile and can be used for whatever berries you like or have handy, although our favorites are cranberries and blueberries. For extra nutrition and variety, add in shredded coconut or ground nuts.
STEP ONE – Preparations
- Set the oven to 350°F with an oven rack in the middle.
- Lightly spray a metal 9×5-inch bread pan.
- Get out a medium bowl and a large bowl.
- Set up a cooling rack.
STEP TWO – Combine the Dry Ingredients
Ingredients:
3 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of white sugar
Instructions:
- In the medium bowl, mix together the dry ingredients until they’re well incorporated.
- Set aside.
STEP THREE – Combine the Wet Ingredients
Ingredients:
½ stick of unsalted butter
1 cup of milk
2 tablespoons of sour cream
2 eggs
Zest of one orange
1 tablespoon of orange juice
Instructions:
- Melt the butter in the microwave for 30-40 seconds.
- Whisk in the milk and sour cream, then the eggs.
- Add in the orange juice and zest.
STEP FOUR – Assemble and Bake
Ingredients:
1 cup of cranberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions:
- Add the dry ingredients and the cranberries into the wet ingredients. Combine without over-mixing.
- Spoon the batter into the bread pan.
- Top with a generous sprinkling of raw sugar.
- Bake for 55 minutes. Check for doneness by sticking a knife through the center. If it comes out clean, the bread is done. If not, put it back in the oven for 10 minutes at a time.
- Cool on the rack for 10 minutes. Then remove the bread from the pan and let it finish cooling.
Recommended serving size: 1 slice (approximately 1-inch)
Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat
This recipe came just in time as have been meaning to bake a cranberry loaf too!
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What great timing! We hope you enjoy the recipe 😀
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Superb fall snack.
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Oh, I do want some! Beautiful and so scrumptious, I just love your baking. Genius. Thank you.
Joanna
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You’re very welcome! Thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot to us 🙂
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Delicious looking and great for fall! I like the idea of adding coconut 🥥
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Thank you so much! It’s a perfect fall snack, and the coconut definitely adds to the flavor and nutrition!
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O lala 😋😋
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Haha thank you 🙂 🙂
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This looks delicious!
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Thank you! It really is 🙂
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Looks delicious! The crumb texture is amazing!😍
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Thank you! The crumbly texture makes it taste especially good!
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This sounds delicious! I love the combination of orange and cranberry. Will have to try this next!
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Thank you so much! It’s honestly a perfect combo. We hope you enjoy the recipe!
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I agree! 👌🏼 Thank you!!
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Superb 👍🏻
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Thanks!
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Question: can I use dried cranberries or will that change the taste and texture?
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Unfortunately, it will. Fresh or frozen are really the best options but if you rehydrate the dried cranberries that might work too.
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Okay perfect, thanks for confirming!
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You’re welcome!
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I need one slice with my tea , it looks so drooling!!
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Mmm yes! We love pairing our homemade sweet breads with a hot beverage!
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