Rice Free Classic Cranberry Walnut Bread

Bright cranberry tartness, toasty walnuts, and a hit of fresh orange zest come together in a quick bread that feels like a holiday morning in loaf form. The batter comes together with pantry staples — all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a handful of simple wet ingredients — making this completely free of rice or any rice-derived ingredient without any substitutions required. That's genuinely good news, since so many packaged baked goods and gluten-free blends sneak in rice flour as a filler, but this recipe never goes near it. Toasting the walnuts before folding them in is a small step that pays off big, adding a deeper, nuttier flavor that balances the cranberries' sharp bite. Fresh orange juice and zest pull double duty as both liquid and flavor, giving the crumb a subtle citrus warmth that makes every slice smell incredible. The parchment sling trick means the loaf lifts out cleanly, and waiting for it to cool completely before slicing is genuinely worth the patience — the texture sets up beautifully. Serve it plain, with a smear of butter, or alongside your morning coffee for a slice that feels far more special than the effort involved.

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