# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 0.75 cup fresh orange juice
09 - 1 tablespoon orange zest
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
11 - 1.5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
12 - 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until blended.
04 - Gently stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in cranberries and nuts, if using, ensuring even distribution.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth surface. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
07 - Allow bread to cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely prior to slicing.
