Description
A delicious blend of sweet and tart, this Cranberry Walnut Bread features a buttery loaf with crunchy walnuts, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, egg, and milk until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries and chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a unique flavor, consider adding vanilla extract or orange zest to the batter. Letting the bread cool completely before slicing helps enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg