A
great addition to the holiday table.
CRANBERRY-ORANGE NUT BREAD
RECIPE
Serves: Makes
1 loaf Difficulty Level: 1 ( of 5) Prep Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 1 1/4 Hours
INGREDIENTS:
•2
cups all-purpose flour
•3/4 cup sugar
•1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
•3/4 teaspoon salt
•1/2 teaspoon baking soda
•1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
•1 tablespoon orange zest
•3/4 cup orange juice
•1 egg
•1 cup cranberries, chopped (fresh or frozen)
•1/2 cup nuts (optional)
•1 tablespoon orange juice
•1 cup sifted powdered sugar
PROCEDURE:
•Grease/spray
bottom only of a 8x4 or 9x5 loaf pan.
•Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda
•Add margarine and mix until crumbly.
•Add peel, 3/4 c orange juice, and egg; stir until moistened
•Add cranberries and nuts.
•Pour batter (it will be thick) into pan and bake until a knife comes clean
from the center.
•For a 8" loaf, about 75 min; for a 9" loaf, about 55-65 min at 350F
(watch after about 50 min, depending on your oven).
•Loosen sides from pan, remove& cool completely.
When
cool, prepare glaze…
•Combine 1 T orange juice, 1 c sifted powdered sugar, and enough extra OJ to
drizzle.
•Drizzle over top of loaf and enjoy!
Happy Holidays,
Chef Phil
You may omit the drizzle and serve with regular
or your favorite flavor cream cheese (I use Honey-Nut).
