Print

Delicious Recipe

Barefoot Contessa Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe
Print Recipe

★★★★★

5.3 from 14 reviews

This Barefoot Contessa Cranberry Orange Bread is a delightful, moist quick bread bursting with fresh cranberries and bright orange flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack, it combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweet citrus aroma of orange zest and juice, resulting in a tender, flavorful loaf that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp orange zest

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup fresh orange juice
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1½ cups fresh cranberries

Optional

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly to ensure the bread does not stick.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and orange zest until well combined and evenly distributed.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the orange juice, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and integrated.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  5. Fold in Cranberries: Carefully fold in the fresh cranberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter to ensure bursts of tartness in every bite.
  6. Pour Batter and Bake: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Finish: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired, then slice and serve.

Notes

  • Use fresh cranberries for best texture and flavor; frozen can be used but may affect crumb slightly.
  • The orange zest and juice provide bright citrus notes—ensure they are fresh for maximum flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense bread.
  • Check doneness at 50 minutes and adjust baking time as ovens vary.
  • For a nutty variation, add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition

Keywords: cranberry orange bread, quick bread, Barefoot Contessa recipes, holiday bread, citrus bread, cranberry loaf

Find it online: https://cheframiflavor.com/barefoot-contessa-cranberry-orange-bread-recipe/