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Cranberry Orange Mini Loaves

Delicious Cranberry Orange Mini Loaves for Cozy Gifting

These Cranberry Orange Mini Loaves are a delightful treat perfect for holiday gifting, with zesty citrus and tart cranberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 mini loaves
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Avoid using cake or bread flour for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Balanced leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Balanced leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it's softened but still cool for better texture.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Cream with butter until pale and fluffy.
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for building structure.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Keeps the loaves moist.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Zest Key flavor component.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Orange Juice Key flavor component.
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Cranberries Do not thaw frozen to maintain shape.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust with orange juice for consistency.

Equipment

  • Mini Loaf Pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your mini loaf pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter and sugar mixture.
  5. Gently fold in the orange zest and juice into your batter.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to your wet mixture, stirring gently until combined.
  7. Fold in cranberries carefully, ensuring even distribution.
  8. Divide the batter among the pans and bake for approximately 35 minutes.
  9. Cool the loaves in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Mix powdered sugar with orange juice to create a glaze and drizzle over the cooled loaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini loafCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cooled mini loaves at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze unglazed for up to 2 months.

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