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Cranberry Nut Bread Recipe

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This Cranberry Nut Bread is a delightful combination of tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts, spiced with cinnamon for a warm, comforting flavor. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a holiday treat, it features moist batter layered with a sweet nut topping, baked to golden perfection. Its easy preparation and rich taste make it a favorite quick bread to enjoy year-round.

Ingredients

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Batter Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar (divided into 1 cup and 1/2 cup)
  • 2 1/4 cups flour (divided into 2 cups and 1/4 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten lightly
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup cranberries, chopped

Nut Topping Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup walnuts, chopped finely (divided into two halves)
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Nut Mixture Part 1: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 2/3 cup walnuts (half of it), and cinnamon. Set aside this mixture for layering.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients for Batter: In a large mixing bowl, stir together 1 cup sugar, 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vegetable oil until blended smoothly.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry flour mixture. Stir gently until just barely moistened to avoid overmixing.
  6. Add Cranberries: Fold in the chopped cranberries evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Layer Batter and Nut Mixture: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the reserved nut mixture evenly over this batter layer. Then, pour the remaining batter on top of the nut layer.
  8. Prepare Topping Mixture: Mix the remaining nut mixture with melted butter and remaining 1/4 cup flour gently to form crumbly topping.
  9. Add Topping: Sprinkle this nut topping mixture evenly over the top of the batter in the loaf pan.
  10. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 60-65 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
  11. Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before removing and slicing.
  12. Storage and Freezing: To freeze, wrap the cooled bread in aluminum foil and store in the freezer for 2-3 months.

Notes

  • Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
  • Chopping cranberries and walnuts finely helps distribute flavor and texture evenly.
  • Use fresh or thawed cranberries; dried can be substituted but will alter moisture and texture.
  • Allow bread to cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.
  • Freezing wrapped bread maintains freshness and extends shelf life significantly.

Keywords: Cranberry Bread, Nut Bread, Quick Bread, Holiday Bread, Cinnamon Bread, Walnut Bread, Cranberry Nut Bread

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