Cranberry and Orange Scented Holiday Bread

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

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A fragrant, moist quick bread studded with fresh cranberries and infused with bright orange zest, perfect for festive mornings or gift-giving. This American-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 10, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves 10 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup (1 stick), softened unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tbsp fresh orange zest
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1 tsp vanilla extract
for dusting, optional powdered sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt.
Step 3: In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Step 4: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then add 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 2 tbsp fresh orange zest, and 1/4 cup fresh orange juice. Mix until combined.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Step 6: Fold in 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries gently to distribute evenly.
Step 7: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 8: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.