Saturday, June 16, 2012

Cranberry Orange Loaf

1 orange 
 2 cups all-purpose flour
 1 granulated sugar
 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 
1/2 tsp. baking soda
 1/2 tsp. salt
 1 cup chopped cranberries (fresh or frozen)
 1 egg beaten 
1/4 cup butter, melted
 Grate rind from orange, squeeze juice into liquid measures; add enough water to make 3/4 cup, set aside. In large bowl, whisk flour, sugar,baking powder,baking soda,salt and orange rind; stir in cranberries. In small bowl, whisk together egg,butter and orange juice, stir into flour mixture just until blended. Spread in greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake in centre of 350F oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean. let cool in pan for 10 minutes; turn out onto rack and let cool completely. Wrap and let stand for 12 hours before slicing. (make- ahead:store at room temperature for up to 2 days or over-wrap with heavy-duty foil and freeze for up to 2 weeks.) Makes 1 loaf a great loaf to make and the smell of the orange in it, make's it even better, great with tea or coffee. Enjoy

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