Orange and Cranberry Bread

Ingredients

• Fresh cranberries - 1 cup
• Milk - 1/2 cup
• Orange juice - 1/2 cup
• Orange zest - 2 tablespoons
• Eggs - 2
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, softened
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• All - purpose flour - 2 cups

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the orange zest.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice and milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the fresh cranberries.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.