Description
A flavorful quick bread made with tart cranberries and crunchy nuts, perfect for holiday gatherings or as a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans, chopped)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and prepare your loaf pan by greasing it.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl using a whisk.
- Fold in the cranberries and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Transfer the batter to your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top as needed.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes before moving it to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature to enjoy its flavors.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices individually for about 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg