Cranberry-Orange Tea Bread

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Beth Hensperger"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups whole fresh cranberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 oranges, zest of
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup orange juice
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°; grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
2. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, combine the cranberries and sugar; pulse to coarsely grind; set aside.
3. In a big bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt; add in the orange zest and walnuts; toss to blend.
4. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice and eggs; beat with a whisk until frothy; add in vanilla and cranberry mixture; stir to combine, then pour over dry ingredients and drizzle with melted butter.
5. Stir with a large spatula just until the batter is moistened and the cranberries are evenly distributed.
6. Pour batter into loaf pan; bake in the center of oven for 45-50 minutes, until a pick comes out clean.
7. The top of the loaf should be crusty and golden.
8. Turn loaf out of pan onto a rack, then turn it right side up to cool completely.
9. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature overnight before serving.