# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1½ teaspoons baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - ¾ cup fresh orange juice
09 - 1 tablespoon orange zest
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
11 - 1½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries, unthawed if frozen
12 - ½ 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 smooth.
04 - Gently stir wet mixture into dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in cranberries and nuts if using, ensuring even distribution.
06 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface evenly.
07 - Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
08 - Allow bread to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
