Orange Cranberry Zest Quick Bread

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (about 2 oranges)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest. Gently fold in the cranberries.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs and flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Alternately add the dry ingredients and yogurt (or sour cream) to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in orange juice until just combined.
  6. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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