Why does my cranberry bread fall apart?

If your cranberry bread is crumbly, it could be because there isn't enough fat or eggs in the batter, or the bread was overbaked. If the recipe you're using provides gram measurements (like mine), then I would highly recommend using them for the most accurate results.

Cranberries are small, hard, round, red fruits known for their bitter or tart flavor.

Why is my cranberry bread so dense?

Make sure that your dough is not too wet or too dry, both extremes will result in a dense crumb. You can check to see if you are using the right amount of water for the type of flour you use (click here to check).

How do you keep homemade bread from falling apart?

Knead the Dough Longer – It's possible that the dough just isn't forming enough gluten to support the structure of the bread. We suggested kneading the bread at a low speed for 8-10 minutes and then testing to see if it's done.

Are cranberries good for diabetics?

The United States Department of Agriculture reported that two glasses of cranberry juice per day could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. This is due to the polyphenols contained in cranberries which protect cells from damage and disease.

Are cranberries good for your liver?

Berries. Many dark berries — including blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries — contain antioxidants called polyphenols, which may help protect the liver from damage.

Are cranberries healthier than blueberries?

The cranberry is also a contender when it comes to antioxidant content. While wild blueberries outperform them when it comes to measuring both antioxidant capacity and cellular antioxidant activity, cranberries pack their own health punch.

Why does my bread fall apart easily?

Too much flour and not enough water can cause crumbly bread – people often do this if the dough is too sticky and they add more flour rather than kneading through it. Other culprits can be overproving or not kneading enough – the things you need to do to get a good structure.

What causes bread to break apart?

If the dough was too dry it can form a crust too early before it's had time to rise, then when it begins to rise it forms cracks which then burst in odd places when the pressure builds up. Steam is important in this stage of baking of some breads like sourdoughs so it's a good thing to try and use steam.

Why is my bread dough pulling apart?

The underdeveloped gluten molecules will cause your dough to flop around and tear easily. While underworked dough can simply be fixed by a little more kneading, severely overworked dough cannot be fixed. Instead, the overworked dough will result in a hard loaf that will likely not be eaten.

Cranberry Nut Bread Recipe, French Press Coffee (2024)

A winter coffee break is like music to my ears. Oh, how I adore a coffee break any time of year. The joy of a great quality cup of coffee and fresh-baked cranberry nut bread savored during the winter months is the best.

This quick bread recipe is so moist and easy to make. It makes the perfect baked bread for gift-giving.

Winter is a break for the earth, and I find I can relax and enjoy this “break,” too.

Cranberry orange bread

Note: Using a French Press is my preferred method for brewing the perfect cup of coffee on a winter’s day.

The smell of the grinding coffee beans and the baking bread is part of the experience. You definitely want to invite over girlfriends to share this wonderful coffee break.

The Cranberry Nut Bread is so moist and flavorful it will be a favorite. Easy and basic, just like the wonderful coffee brewed in the French Press. My sister gave me this wonderful recipe years ago, and we still look forward to the winter coffee break with her Cranberry Nut Bread recipe.

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How to Make Cranberry Nut Bread

This recipe is one of the easiest I have found. It is made in one bowl and mixed by hand.

Ingredients for cranberry nut bread

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What You Will Need to Make Cranberry Nut Bread

Supplies and tools:

Ingredients:

(Preheat oven to 350 degrees F)

2 cups wheat flour
one cup of sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
one tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup orange juice
2 Tbls. butter
1 Tbls. orange zest
one egg
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries)
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Cranberry, Orange, and Nut Bread Step by Step

In a large bowl, add softened butter and sugar using a pastry blenderto cream them together.

Next, add dry ingredients blend.

Stir in orange zest, orange juice, egg, until well blended.

Fold in chopped cranberries and walnuts (I used pecans).

Pour bread dough into a greased loaf pan (like this one).

Note: This recipe makes 3 to 4 mini loaves.

Place in a preheated 350 oven for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool 15 minutes in the pan on a wire rack, then turn out the bread onto the cooling rack and cool completely.

Tip: You can freeze fresh cranberries in their bag (do not wash first). I recommend placing the cranberry bag in a freezer bag first.

More Bread Cranberry Bread Suggestions

Cranberry bread is delicious sliced and served with butter. To make the butter curls, I used this gadget.

Cranberry Bread with butter curls

Another idea is to bake muffins with this recipe.

Cranberry orange muffins

Holiday Gift Giving Ideas

It makes the perfect baked gift as well. For gift-giving, I like to bake the recipe into three mini loaf pans.

Cranberry nut mini loaf

These mini loaves look perfect for holiday gift-giving with a simple gift wrap.

Gift wrap supplies:

Cut the parchment paper to cover about half the loaf and long enough to wrap around the loaf and tape closed.

Wrap the baker’s twine around the loaf a few times, add a tag, and sprig of cedar.

Gift wrapped mini loaf of Cranberry Nut Bread.

Mini Loaves Gift wrapped and ready for gift-giving

French press coffee and bread

Recipe for the perfect cup of coffee

1. 4 cups French Press

2. 2 cups of 200 degrees Fahrenheit water

3. 26 grams of whole coffee beans

How I brew the perfect cup of coffee in a French Press is I start with fresh ground coffee and hot water (200 degrees Fahrenheit). First, I pour the fresh ground coffee into the French Press and add enough hot water to cover the grounds.

Then, I stir and let the coffee bloom for one minute. Then, I add the remaining water and stir. I put the lid on and set the timer for 3 minutes.

After the 3 minutes, I push the plunger down and pour the wonderfully fresh coffee into my favorite coffee cups. Enjoy!

Cranberry Nut Bread

Enjoy some fresh baked Cranberry Nut Bread. This recipe is so easy it is made in one bowl - no mixer required. It is perfect for gift-giving...

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cranberry Nut Bread

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 10

Calories: 256kcal

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup orange juice
2 Tbls. shortening or butter solid blend with a pastry blender into dry ingredients
1 Tbls. orange zest
1 egg beaten
1 1/2 cups cranberries coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped nuts I use pecans

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix everything together by hand except the cranberries and nuts.
Fold in 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped cranberries and 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
Grease loaf pan.
Bake 55 minutes.
Let cool for 15 minutes.
Next turn it out of the pan.
Bon appétit!

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Enjoy some fresh baked Cranberry Nut Bread. This recipe is so easy it is made in one bowl - no mixer required. It is perfect for gift-giving...

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Serving coffee and Cranberry Nut Bread:

I serve the bread while still hot from the oven, so coordinating the brewing of the coffee and the bread bake time is imperative to serve both hot.

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Kippi