Cranberry Bread Recipes

Cranberry Facts:

Did you know? "The name cranberry derives from 'craneberry', first named by early European settlers in America who felt the expanding flower, stem, calyx, and petals resembled the neck, head, and bill of a crane."
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cranberry

Cranberries add beautiful color and tartness to breads. Cranberry breads such as the Cranberry Walnut Celebration Bread (pictured below) make a beautiful presentation for any special occasion.

Cranberry Walnut Celebration Bread

We have an assortment of cranberry bread recipes for your bread baking enjoyment. Try some of these recipes or feel free to share a recipe.

Cinnamon Cran-Apple Bread Pudding - Cranberries and cinnamon are a powerful antioxidant duo in this warm and comforting dessert that will please the whole family. Any leftovers may be refrigerated and warmed in a microwave oven before serving.

Cranberry Apple Bread - Try this moist quick bread studded with sweet apples and tart cranberries.

Cranberry Biscuits - These biscuits have the texture of potato rolls and the flavor of orange-cranberry bread. The neatest thing about them is that the dough can be made in the bread machine.

Cranberry Bread Recipe - Wrap these colorful loaves in transparent wrap and tie with ribbon and festive decorations for gift giving!

Cranberry Cornmeal Bread/Stuffing - Betsy Oppenneer developed this recipe, which is particularly appropriate for Thanksgiving due to the addition of cranberries. This bread has a more bread-like texture than regular cornbread, which is often crumbly and cake-like; it stands up better in stuffing than would plain cornbread.

Cranberry Harvest No Knead Bread - Plan ahead for this easy no-knead bread—an overnight or all-day rise gives it terrific flavor. For the best crust, bake in a ceramic bread crock, or a long stoneware baker.

Cranberry Nut Bread - Citrusy orange extract adds just the right background flavor to this moist and attractive holiday bread.

Cranberry Oat Muffins - Try this yummy cranberry muffin recipe. It's made with dried cranberries, old fashioned rolled oats, apple butter and brown sugar to provide extra flavor. These muffins are delicious and nutritious!

Cranberry Oatmeal Pumpkin Bread - The cranberries give this bread a wonderfully tart flavor. It is chewy on the outside and flavorful and crunchy on the inside.

Cranberry Orange Bread - Enjoy the tartness of cranberries with a refreshing orange flavor in a tantalizing breakfast bread. 

Cranberry Orange Holiday Wreath - Here is a recipe for a beautiful and tasty cranberry orange wreath. Serve as a treat for the Holidays or give away as a unique gift.

Cranberry Orange Scones - A classic flavor combination -- cranberry and orange -- is highlighted in these scones.

Cranberry Orange Cream Scones - A very easy scone recipe. The cranberries give the scones a unique texture and the orange juice provides a hint of citrus flavor.

Cranberry Pecan Bread - This bread is made in the bread machine so there isn't much prep time at all.

Cranberry Pecan Bread (step-by-step) Here is a recipe for a delicious and easy cranberry and pecan yeast bread that would make a lovely Holiday gift.

Cranberry Pecan Loaves - These Cranberry Pecan Loaves make beautiful gifts. When your friends and family see your Cranberry Nut Bread they will think you spent all day on it, and when they taste it they will insist you did.

Cranberry Pecan Wreath - When your friends and family see your Cranberry Bread Wreath they will be as impressed with the appearance as they are with the taste.

Cranberry Pumpkin Braid - This cranberry bread is shaped in a beautiful braid. The wonderful blend of spices gives the bread a delicious burst of flavor!

Cranberry Pumpkin Bread - For a variation on a theme, try this cranberry bread recipe. It is very easy to make and the cranberries give it a flavorful twist.

Cranberry Pumpkin Rolls - These Cranberry Pumpkin Rolls are a deep-golden color and would look lovely in your Holiday breadbasket.

Cranberry Walnut Celebration Bread: BBA - This festive bread is a wonderful treat for holiday gatherings but it can be enjoyed anytime of the year. It makes great toast! You can make the dough into a braid or loaves.

Cranberry Walnut Celebration Bread - This beautiful and tasty cranberry bread recipe is from Peter Reinhart's book "The Bread Baker's Apprentice". It is very easy to make and the end result is rewarding.

Cranberry Walnut Pumpkin Bread - The combination of flavors in this cranberry bread recipe - pumpkin, tangerine, cranberries and walnuts - elevates the bread to a different category altogether.

Cranberry Walnut Scones - These Cranberry Walnut Scones, studded with dried cranberries and walnuts and spiced with pumpkin pie spice, would be delicious served at a holiday brunch or afternoon tea or in a holiday bread basket.

Festive Cranberry Apple Tea Ring - Brighten your holidays with this attractive Tea Ring. The delicately flavored orange bread overflows with a delicious filling of cranberries and apples. Drizzled with an orange glaze, this decorative ring makes a mouthwatering centerpiece for your holiday table.

Spiced Cranberry Bundt-Style Coffeecake - This cranberry bread is made with an all-purpose enriched sweet dough. The dough is very versatile. It is slightly sweet and suitable for making coffeecakes, various enriched loaves, and dessert breads.

Whole Grain Challah w/ Cranberries & Orange Zest - As the name suggests, this challah is made with whole wheat flour and includes cranberries and orange zest.

Whole Grain Fruit-Filled Pinwheels - These delicious Fruit-Filled Pinwheels are a healthier alternative to regular pastries. These beautiful pinwheels would look festive on any Holiday luncheon table.  They also make a tasty afternoon snack with coffee or tea.

You might enjoy some homemade Cranberry Pear Jam with your bread.

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