Cranberry Orange Nut Bread

Cranberry Orange Nut Bread is a delightful breakfast bread bursting with the flavors of tart cranberries, zesty orange, and crunchy walnuts. This flavorful bread pairs perfectly with cream cheese, making it a great choice for breakfast or a snack. The combination of cranberries and orange provides a refreshing and tangy taste, while the chopped walnuts add a delightful nuttiness and texture. With a moist and tender crumb, this bread is sure to become a favorite among your family and friends.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups (220 g) cranberries
• ½ cup (60 g) chopped walnuts
• 2 cups (250 g) flour
• 1 cup (200 g) sugar
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter
• ¼ cup (60 ml) egg substitute
• 1 tablespoon (6 g) grated orange peel
• ½ cup (120 ml) orange juice

PREPARATION:

1. Spray a 2-quart (1.9 L) mold or coffee can with nonstick baking spray that contains flour. Preheat the slow cooker on high heat.
2. In a food processor fitted with a coarse blade, grind the cranberries and walnuts until coarsely chopped.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
4. Cut in the unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Make an indentation in the center of the mixture and add the egg substitute, grated orange peel, and orange juice. Beat the mixture just until the lumps disappear.
6. Add the chopped cranberries and walnuts to the batter and stir until evenly mixed.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared mold or coffee can, spreading it evenly.
8. Place the mold or can in the preheated slow cooker, cover it, and bake on high heat for 3 hours or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. After baking, let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

YIELD:

• 12 servings

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

• 34 g water
• 242 calories (34% from fat, 7% from protein, 59% from carbs)
• 4 g protein
• 9 g total fat
• 4 g saturated fat
• 2 g monounsaturated fat
• 2 g polyunsaturated fat
• 37 g carbs
• 2 g fiber
• 18 g sugar
• 73 mg phosphorus
• 48 mg calcium
• 1 mg iron
• 72 mg sodium
• 105 mg potassium
• 219 IU vitamin A
• 48 mg ATE vitamin E
• 7 mg vitamin C
• 15 mg cholesterol

TIPS:

• If fresh cranberries are not available, you can use frozen cranberries. Thaw them before grinding.
• Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar, according to your preference.
• For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter.
• Toast the chopped walnuts before adding them to the batter for a richer flavor.
• Serve the cranberry orange nut bread sliced and spread with cream cheese for a delightful and creamy pairing.

Cranberry Orange Nut Bread is a delicious and flavorful breakfast bread that combines the tanginess of cranberries, the zestiness of orange, and the crunch of walnuts. It’s a perfect choice for a morning treat or a snack. The moist and tender texture, along with the burst of flavors, makes this bread a delightful option to enjoy with a schmear of cream cheese. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or simply looking for a tasty homemade bread, this recipe is sure to impress. So gather the ingredients and bake up a batch of this cranberry orange delight to savor the wonderful combination of flavors.