Paraben Free Classic Cranberry Walnut Bread

Tart cranberries, toasty walnuts, and bright orange zest come together in a quick bread that smells absolutely incredible while it bakes. The batter comes together with pantry staples — flour, sugar, baking powder, and a handful of whole, recognizable ingredients — so you always know exactly what's going into every slice. That matters a lot when you're avoiding the synthetic preservatives and additives that sneak into so many store-bought baked goods. Here, there's nothing hidden: just fresh orange juice, melted butter, an egg, and real fruit and nuts doing all the heavy lifting. Toasting the walnuts before folding them in is a small step that pays off big, adding a deep, nutty richness that balances the cranberries' tartness beautifully. The key to a tender crumb is not overmixing once the wet and dry ingredients meet — fold gently and stop when the batter just comes together. Once it's cooled and sliced, you've got a loaf that's genuinely impressive for a weekend breakfast, a holiday table, or an afternoon snack with a cup of tea.

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