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Cranberry Orange Soda Bread

A festive version of soda bread made with fresh cranberries and orange zest.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

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Course: Bread Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry orange soda bread
Servings: 36 slices
Calories: 81kcal
Author: Anne
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all purpose white flour
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons syrup
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Prepare: Measure the ingredients and chop the cranberries. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees f. Line two cast iron skillets or cake pans with parchment paper.
  • Place the chopped cranberries into a small bowl and stir in the maple syrup and set aside
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, salt and orange zest.
  • In a smaller mixing bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk and yogurt together.
  • Use a wooden spoon or electric mixer at low speed and gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
  • Add the walnuts and cranberries and stir with a spoon until everything is mixed together.
  • Form the dough into 2 mounds of equal size and place them into the prepared baking pans. Bake until golden brown - about 45 to 50 minutes.

Notes

This recipe is not a sweet bread recipe. If you prefer a sweeter bread, add two tablespoons or more to taste.
Store cranberry soda bread wrapped in foil or parchment paper at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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