Ingredient List

2 eggs
1 C sugar
1/4 C butter, melted
1 t vanilla
1 C whole milk
2 1/2 C flour
1 t baking soda
1 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1 T orange zest
1 1/2 C fresh cranberries coarsely chopped
1/2 C pecans (or walnuts), chopped

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×5” loaf
pan or 4 5×3” mini loaf pans with non-stick spray.

Bake 55-60 minutes for large loaf, 40—50 minutes for mini loaves. Test for doneness with toothpick. Tops will be golden and cracked.

Preparation Time

In mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until well blended. Stir in melted butter, milk and vanilla. Combine flour with soda, baking powder and salt. Mix wet and dry ingredients until just moistened, then fold in cranberries, nuts and orange zest. Don’t overwork the dough.

Spread the dough in prepared pans, about 2/3 full.

Serving Suggestions

Cool for a few minutes before removing from pan. Mini loaves may be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and frozen. They make excellent gifts for the holidays!

Courtesy of Peggy Hannan, Dogwood Lane