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Cranberry Orange Soda Bread

Irish-style soda bread with whole wheat flour, fresh cranberries tossed in maple syrup, walnuts and orange zest. Lightly sweet, no yeast.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

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Course: Bread Recipes, Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Irish American
Keyword: Cranberry orange soda bread
Servings: 36 slices
Calories: 81kcal
Author: Anne Lawton

Cranberry Orange Soda Bread

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk cold
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose 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, chopped (or dried, see notes)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two 8-inch cast iron skillets or cake pans with parchment paper (KEEP link).
  • Toss the chopped cranberries with the maple syrup and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine both flours, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, salt and orange zest.
  • In a smaller bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk and yogurt.
  • With a wooden spoon or an electric mixer on low, gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry until a sticky dough forms.
  • Stir in the cranberries and walnuts by hand.
  • Divide the dough into two equal mounds and place one in each pan. Score an X on top if you like.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick in the center comes out clean.

Notes

  • No buttermilk? Mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar per cup of milk and let it sit 5 minutes.
  • Dried cranberries: skip the maple soak. The bread will be a little sweeter.
  • Want it sweeter? Increase the sugar up to 3 tablespoons.
  • Store wrapped at room temperature up to 3 days, refrigerated up to 5 days, or frozen up to 3 months.
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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: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

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

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