Cranberry Pecan Quick Bread

Quick bread with dried cranberries and chopped pecans using white and wheat flours making a 9×5 size loaf.

This Cranberry Pecan Quick Bread combines wholesome ingredients with rich flavors, creating a hearty loaf with all-purpose and whole wheat flours for texture. Brown and white sugar add sweetness, while cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda ensure a light, spiced crumb. Folded with dried cranberries and chopped pecans, the batter is poured into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan and baked at 350°F until golden. The result is a moist, tender bread with tart cranberries and nutty pecans, perfect for breakfast, snacking, or brunch.

Servings

8-10 slices

Prep Time

20 minutes

Bake Time

40 minutes

Total Time

60 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup melted butter

Mix-Ins

1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, packed brown sugar, granulated white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg.
  • Add whole milk and melted butter, stirring until well combined.
  • Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
  • Fold in dried cranberries and chopped pecans, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
  • Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  • Pour the batter into the loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a cutting board.

Combine the white and wheat flours, brown and white sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, whisk the egg, then add the milk and melted butter and stir together. Prepare the dried cranberries and pecans in a separate dish.

Gradually whisk the dry mix with the wet until just blended together.

Fold in the cranberries and pecans.

Butter a 9×5 size loaf pan and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour in the batter and level.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick tests clean.

Let cool 15 minutes in the pan and then remove to a cutting board. Slice and enjoy!

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