
Tart cranberries, toasty walnuts, and bright orange zest come together in a quick bread that smells absolutely incredible while it bakes. The combination of fresh orange juice and zest gives every slice a citrusy lift that balances the cranberries' natural tartness in the best possible way. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns specifically around brazil nuts, this loaf is a straightforward win — the only nut in the recipe is walnut, toasted right in your own oven so you know exactly what went into it. No mystery ingredients, no store-bought guesswork, just a clean ingredient list you can feel confident about. The method is simple enough for a weeknight but the result looks and tastes like something from a proper bakery, with that signature golden top and a crack running down the center. Folding rather than stirring keeps the crumb tender, and waiting for it to cool completely before slicing is genuinely worth the patience. It's the kind of loaf that disappears fast, so you might want to bake two.
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Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with a strip of parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the two long sides.
Spread the walnuts on a small baking sheet and toast in the oven for 7–9 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
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