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Description
A delightful cranberry walnut bread recipe. It’s tart, nutty, and perfect for holiday celebrations. This easy bread is moist and flavorful, featuring the classic combination of cranberries and walnuts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the buttermilk to the wet ingredients, alternating with the dry ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a sweeter bread, you can add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar.
- If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them before adding to the batter.
- You can substitute pecans for walnuts if preferred.
- Add a sprinkle of sugar on top before baking for a crunchy crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American