Cranberry Orange Bread

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling

Makes

1 loaf (16 slices)

Updated: Sep. 14, 2022
Marsha Ransom of South Haven, Michigan found this recipe in a children's storybook. Now it's a family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup golden raisins

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and orange zest. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with juice. Fold in cranberries and raisins. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan.
  2. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 171 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 246mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.