Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
1.5 cup

unbleached flour

1.5 cup

all-purpose flour

0.5 cup

whole wheat flour

0.5 cup

wheat germ

0.5 cup

brown sugar

packed

0.5 cup

white sugar

2 tsp

orange peel

finely grated

2 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

baking soda

0.75 cup

orange juice

0.33 cup

unsweetened applesauce

2 unit

egg whites

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1 cup

fresh cranberries

coarsely chopped

1 cup

frozen cranberries

coarsely chopped

0.5 cup

dried cranberries

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~6 min

Coat a 9x5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.

Step 3
~6 min

In a large bowl, whisk together unbleached or all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, brown sugar, white sugar, orange peel, baking powder, and baking soda.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~6 min

Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients.

Step 5
~6 min

In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, applesauce, egg whites, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 6
~6 min

Pour the wet ingredients into the well in the dry ingredients.

Step 7
~6 min

Stir just until moistened.

Step 8
~6 min

Gently fold in the chopped fresh or frozen cranberries and dried cranberries.

Step 9
~6 min

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Step 10
~6 min

Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the bread is pulling away from the sides of the pan.

Step 11
~6 min

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Step 12
~6 min

Remove the bread from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add nuts for extra crunch.

Use different types of dried fruit.

Adjust sweetness to taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with butter or cream cheese.

Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Scrambled Eggs
Yogurt

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Common during Thanksgiving and Christmas

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holiday

Popularity Score

65/100

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