Cranberry Walnut Loaf

Cranberry Walnut Loaf is a delicious and healthy bread that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. This recipe is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. The combination of cranberries and walnuts gives this bread a sweet and nutty flavor that is sure to please your taste buds.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add the chopped walnuts and dried cranberries to the bowl. Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg. Add the milk and vegetable oil to the bowl and mix well.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
8. Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, remove the loaf from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Appearance and Taste:
The Cranberry Walnut Loaf is a beautiful golden brown color with specks of red from the cranberries and brown from the walnuts. The bread has a moist and tender crumb with a slightly crunchy texture from the walnuts. The flavor is sweet and nutty with a tartness from the cranberries.

Cooking Tips:

- Be sure to chop the walnuts and cranberries into small pieces so that they are evenly distributed throughout the bread.
- Do not overmix the batter as this can result in a tough and dense loaf.
- Let the loaf cool completely before slicing to prevent it from falling apart.
Type of Dish: Bread
Main Ingredients: Cranberries, Walnuts, Flour