Description
Holiday Cranberry Walnut Bread is a festive delight that fills your home with warmth and the aroma of freshly baked goodness. This quick and easy recipe combines tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts, creating a perfect balance of flavors that’s ideal for breakfast, dessert, or holiday gifting. With its stunning visual appeal and nostalgic taste, this bread will become a cherished tradition for your family. Get ready to create delicious memories with each slice!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (plump)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (toasted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until frothy.
- Fold in fresh cranberries and chopped walnuts into the wet mixture.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg