Description
Cranberry Walnut Bread is a delightful combination of tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and milk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter bread, add more sugar to taste.
- Can substitute walnuts with pecans if desired.
- Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry Walnut Bread, Nut Bread, Quick Bread, Holiday Baking