Xanthan Gum 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, baking powder, baking soda, butter, egg, and fresh orange juice — so there's no need for any stabilizers or thickeners whatsoever. That's great news if you're navigating a sensitivity to xanthan gum, which sneaks into a surprising number of store-bought baked goods and even some homemade recipes that call for specialty blends. Here, the structure comes entirely from the egg, the leavening, and careful mixing, and it works beautifully. Folding the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined — and stopping before you overmix — keeps the crumb tender and the loaf from turning dense. The parchment sling is a small but brilliant move that makes lifting the finished loaf out of the pan completely effortless. Let it cool fully before slicing and you'll be rewarded with clean, gorgeous cuts that show off every jewel-bright cranberry.

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