Cranberry Orange Bread With Orange Butter Recipe

This cranberry orange bread recipe is a delightful twist on a classic, featuring a homemade orange butter that takes it to the next level! The bright citrus flavors of orange zest and juice perfectly complement the tart cranberries and fluffy bread. This recipe is easy to follow, perfect for beginner bakers, and results in a delicious loaf that's ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. Don't miss the incredible homemade orange butter – it's the secret ingredient!

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 476.5 kcal

Protein 9g

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Ingredients for Cranberry Orange Bread With Orange Butter

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons orange zest, divided
1 cup orange juice
½ cup shortening (or vegetable oil)
2 large eggs
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
½ cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter
1 tablespoon triple sec (or orange liqueur)
1 teaspoon baking soda

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How to Make Cranberry Orange Bread With Orange Butter

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour 8 small loaf pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons orange zest.
Add 1 cup orange juice, ½ cup shortening (or vegetable oil), and 2 large eggs. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Gently fold in 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts and 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries.
Evenly spoon batter into prepared loaf pans, filling each about ¾ full.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the bread is golden brown.
Let the loaves cool in the pans for 5 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
While the bread cools, prepare the orange butter: In a small bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon orange zest, and 1 tablespoon triple sec (or orange liqueur). Mix until smooth and creamy.
Refrigerate the orange butter until firm before serving. Slice and serve the bread with a generous pat of orange butter.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

84g

Fat

80g

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cranberry Orange Bread With Orange Butter?

Cranberry Orange Bread With Orange Butter takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cranberry Orange Bread With Orange Butter?

Cranberry Orange Bread With Orange Butter has approximately 476.5 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 51 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cranberry Orange Bread With Orange Butter?

The key ingredients for Cranberry Orange Bread With Orange Butter are All Purpose Flour, Granulated Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt, Orange Zest, Orange Juice. See the full list with measurements above.