Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Easy Cranberry Orange Quick Bread

Name: Easy Cranberry Orange Quick Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour (Source: 2 cups all-purpose flour); 1 teaspoon baking soda (Source: 1 teaspoon baking soda); 1 teaspoon salt (Source: 1 teaspoon salt); 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (Source: 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves); 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (Source: 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg); 1 each large egg (Source: 1 large egg); 3/4 cup brown sugar (Source: 3/4 cup brown sugar); 1/2 cup vegetable oil (Source: 1/2 cup vegetable oil); 1 tablespoon grated orange zest (Source: 1 tablespoon grated orange zest); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Source: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract); 3/4 cup buttermilk (Source: 3/4 cup buttermilk); 1 cup fresh or frozen whole cranberries (Source: 1 cup fresh or frozen whole cranberries); 1/2 cup chopped pecans (Source: 1/2 cup chopped pecans); 1 cup powdered sugar (Source: 1 cup powdered sugar); 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (Source: 1 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.)

Easy Cranberry Orange Quick Bread is made with orange zest, orange juice, and baking soda.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 70 min
Total: 80 min
Original yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 15 listed

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Estimating…

BreadsDessertsAmericanPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: over 60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
Dish type: Breads

A few quick notes

1. Watch the mixing

Stop mixing at the point described in the method.

2. Preheat as directed

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

3. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Get to know the ingredients

baking soda

In the method: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, and nutmeg.

ground cloves

In the method: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, and nutmeg.

nutmeg

In the method: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, and nutmeg.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Slice and serve.

A little more help as you go

Allow for cooling

Include the cooling stage before the next step.

Match the cuts in the method

Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.

Fold at the stated step

Keep the folding step in the mixing sequence.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven. Start with this step: Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Stop mixing at the point described in the method.

What happens at the end?

Slice and serve.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Include the cooling stage before the next step.

Additional recipe notes

I recommend using a 9×5 inch loaf pan for this recipe. If using frozen cranberries, you do not need to thaw them. The only thing to be mindful of when using frozen cranberries is the bread may need to cook a little longer. Test with a toothpick to ensure it is done in the center. You can store any leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil on the counter for up to 4 days.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: asouthernsoul.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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