Best 3 Cranberry Orange Walnut Bread Recipes

When the weather outside is frightfully cold, there's nothing more comforting than the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the house. And if that bread happens to be a cranberry orange walnut bread, then you're in for a real treat. This classic combination of flavors is sure to warm your heart and soul, and the smell of cinnamon and nutmeg will fill your home with the scent of the holidays.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CRANBERRY ORANGE WALNUT BREAD

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Use your food processor for the nuts and cranberries and save loads of time.

Provided by Heather Walker

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

¾ cup butter, room temperature
3 cups white sugar
3 eggs, room temperature
3 tablespoons orange zest
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
4 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
2 ¼ cups orange juice
3 cups whole cranberries
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 8x4-inch loaf pans. Line bottoms with parchment paper, if desired.
Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Stir in the orange zest.
Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Add to the egg mixture, alternating with orange juice.
Coarsely chop the cranberries.
Pour the flour mixture into the mixing bowl alternately with the orange juice, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in the chopped cranberries and walnuts, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Divide the batter evenly among prepared pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Check for browning: cover the tops with aluminum foil to prevent them from becoming too dark. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaves comes out clean, about 30 minutes more. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.2 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 511.6 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

CRANBERRY ORANGE WALNUT BREAD

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Coming from Oregon, a state famous for its cranberries, this bread is a given at our house. Each fall my husband and I scrounge around for walnuts to go in it. It's a regular on our table, and not just at Thanksgiving. I freeze the berries so I have a ready supply all year long. -Elaine Kremenak, Grants Pass, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (16 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup orange juice
Grated zest of 1 orange
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons hot water
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat egg. Add orange juice, zest, butter and hot water. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. Gently fold in cranberries and walnuts. , Spoon into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 hour. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY ORANGE WALNUT (COW) BREAD

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Categories Bread Berry Bake

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 C flour
1 C sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 stick butter
1/4 cup apple sauce (if no apple sauce, add 2 tablespoons of butter)
orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
2 large eggs
3/4 cup orange juice
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup cranberries
350 degrees for 1 hour 10 minutes

Steps:

mix dry and wet ingredients seperately and then combine. Add cranberries and walnuts at end. Keep mixing to a minimum.

Tips:

Prep your ingredients: Before you start baking, measure and prep all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you have everything you need.
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will impact the taste of your bread. Whenever possible, use fresh, organic ingredients.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense bread. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the bread at the right temperature: The oven temperature will vary depending on the recipe. Make sure to follow the recipe's instructions carefully.
Let the bread cool completely: Before slicing and serving the bread, let it cool completely. This will help the bread to set and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

Cranberry orange walnut bread is a delicious and versatile quick bread that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its festive flavors and moist, tender crumb, this bread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.