Honey Free Classic Cranberry Walnut Bread

Tart cranberries, toasty walnuts, and bright citrus come together in a quick bread that's as beautiful to look at as it is satisfying to eat. The batter gets its sweetness entirely from granulated sugar and fresh orange juice, so there's no added honey or any other liquid sweetener hiding in the mix — just clean, straightforward ingredients you can feel confident about. Orange zest deepens that citrus note in a way that makes every slice smell incredible straight from the oven. Toasting the walnuts before folding them in is a small step that pays off big, adding a nutty richness that balances the cranberries' natural tartness. The key to a tender crumb is not overmixing once the wet and dry ingredients come together — a few flour streaks at first is exactly where you want to be. Once it's cooled and sliced, this loaf is equally at home on a holiday brunch table or wrapped up as a thoughtful homemade gift.

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