Grandmother's Famous Cranberry Bread

Submitted by Sharlene~W

"My oldest son came home with this recipe (and a loaf of the bread) as a gift from his 1st grade teacher about 25 years ago! It has been a family favorite ever since. Thank you Mrs. Binz!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 1 loaf

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 3⁄4 cup orange juice
• 1⁄3 cup nuts
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh cranberries or 1 1/2 cups frozen, chopped cranberries

directions

1. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda into a large bow.
2. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
3. Add egg, orange peel, and orange juice all at once.
4. Stir just until mixture is evenly moist.
5. Fold in nuts and cranberries.
6. Spoon into a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
8. Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.

Reviews

[Bev I Am]

I made this bread last night and it is absolutely wonderful. Very moist and flavorful! I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you Sharlene, and I thank you too, Mrs. Binz!

 

[jprice1124]

This bread is great! I made it yesterday and stored it in the frig last night. It was still moist and delish! I did not add the nuts, because I don't like them. Still great and not too sweet. Was a bit tart but I think that's because I added too much cranberries. Hope you enjoy this delicious and simple treat. Thanks you to Mrs. Bins

 

[AnneHas2]

A real winner. Made this to have on Thanksgiving morning. Everyone enjoyed it. I put it in two smaller loaf pans and they came out a nice size. Thanks for sharing the recipe Sharlene!! OK its Thanksgiving 2009 and I'm back again for your winner recipe. Thanks again Sharlene!!

 

[cookin mimi]

Very good recipe for Cranberry Bread. I doubled the recipe and made 8 small loaves for Christmas gifts for neighbors and friends. Thanks for posting a great recipe!!

 

[Calee]

Very good cranberry bread I like the combination of orange juice/zest and cranberries. I didnt add the nuts. Very easy to make with ingredients that I have on hand all the time. I found it very moist. This is going to be a family favorite and one we will enjoy often. Thanks for sharing this recipe.