Best Holiday Cranberry Nut Bread Recipes

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CRANBERRY NUT BREAD



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I created this recipe 14 years ago by combing a couple of recipes from my collection. A friends suggested I add even more cranberries. Now there's a big burst of tart cranberry and lots of crunchy nuts in every piece. -Dawn Lowenstein, Hatboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 large egg
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, orange juice and zest; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and walnuts. , Spoon batter into a greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 65-70 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY NUT BREAD II



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This is a fast, festive bread for the Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday dinner table. Tart, fragrant and filled with nuts!

Provided by ANDROMEDA050456

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     Cranberry Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup butter
1 egg
¾ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg, orange juice and orange zest. Blend into the dry mixture. Stir in the cranberries and walnuts. Transfer to the loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 65 to 70 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted at center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes, remove to wire rack and cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 390.2 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

CRANBERRY NUT BREAD I



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A moist quick bread with a faint hint of orange flavor, and the tang of bits of cranberries.

Provided by Karin Christian

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     Cranberry Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¾ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the cranberries and walnuts, and stir to coat with flour. Mix together the egg, oil, orange juice, and orange zest. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture, and stir until just blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack, and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 265.4 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY YEAST BREAD



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"Wonderful aromas permeate the house while this bread is baking!" notes Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas. "My family loves it hot from the oven. The cranberries give each slice a yummy hint of sweet-tart flavor...and the whole wheat flour adds a healthy touch to our holiday menus."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1-1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cranberries, brown sugar and molasses; let stand for 1 hour. Stir in 1 cup warm water. , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in remaining warm water. Add honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Beat in the butter, salt, allspice, whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour and cranberry mixture until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down and turn onto a floured surface; shape into a loaf. Place in a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY NUT BREAD



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When I get into the kitchen making these good smelling breads it puts me in the Holiday Spirit. I enjoy taking some bread loaves to visit friends and gather around their table with a cup of coffee. This is an attractive bread. I like several different breads. To take a loaf when you visit really adds to the conversation.

Provided by Jewel Hall @0124

Categories     Sweet Breads

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cup(s) all purpose flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1 cup(s) white sugar
1 medium orange, juiced and zested, save 1 tbsp juice for icing
2 tablespoon(s) butter, unsalted, melted
1 medium egg, beaten
1 cup(s) chopped walnuts
1 cup(s) cranberries, fresh, quartered
ICING
1 1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar
3 tablespoon(s) butter, unsalted
1 tablespoon(s) orange juice
1 tablespoon(s) whole milk + a little more if needed

Steps:

  • BREAD: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour regular large loaf pan. *** When you put flour in pan shake it around to cover then take to sink and bump pan to remove excess flour.
  • In a large bowl combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar. Make sure to mix up.
  • In a 1 or 2 cup measuring cup, put orange juice and zest (saving 1 Tbsp juice for icing), the butter, and...enough boiling water to make 3/4 cup !!! Stir this into flour mixture. FOLD in egg, walnuts,and cranberries. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven one hour or until a toothpick inserted into center of bread and comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes before removing to a rack to cool completely.
  • ICING: Combine powdered sugar, butter, orange juice, and milk. Adding a LITTLE more milk might be necessary so icing is thin and slightly runny. Drizzle over bread. Allow icing to dry before slicing. When completely cooled to room temperature wrap in foil until ready to slice and serve.

HOLIDAY SEASON CRANBERRY BREAD



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We always have a lot of people visiting during the holiday season and it's always nice to have a little something homemade on hand to offer. This bread is nice to give away as gifts during the holidays. Delicious plain, with butter or with cream cheese (

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf or 2 half loaves, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed (if possible)
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 egg, well beaten
2 cups fresh cranberries, halved
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and soda into large bowl and set aside.
  • Add 2 tablespoons melted butter to 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice.
  • Add beaten egg to orange mixture and add to dry ingredients.
  • Mix until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Stir in chopped nuts and cranberries.
  • Turn into (greased and floured) 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Let stand 24 hours before slicing.
  • This recipe freezes very well - I usually wrap first in Saran Wrap, then wrap it in aluminum foil and then place in zip-lock bags - I generally take out of the freezer the night before serving, if possible.
  • Delicious plain or with butter or cream cheese spread on it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.6, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 34.1, Sodium 322.9, Carbohydrate 56.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 28.4, Protein 6.5

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