Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice1
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest (optional)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour2
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries (washed and dried)
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans (divided)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together orange juice and vegetable oil.
  • Add egg and vanilla; whisk until well-combined.
  • Whisk in orange zest, if using.
  • Add whisk together flours, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Whisk until just combined.
  • Gently whisk in cranberries and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans.
  • Bake for about 45-55 minutes, or until golden brown. Also, a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
  • Cool in the pan on a wire rack until bread reaches room temperature.