Cranberry Orange Bread 
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Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour 
– 1 cup granulated sugar 
– 1 tablespoon baking powder 
– 1/2 teaspoon salt 
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 
– 1/2 cup orange juice 
– 2 large eggs 
– 1 tablespoon orange zest 
– 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped 
– 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) 
Preparation 
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan. 
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, orange juice, eggs, and orange zest.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the cranberries and nuts if using.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy! 
