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Moist Christmas Cranberry Bread Recipe with Easy Sugary Crumb Topping

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A moist and flavorful holiday bread featuring fresh cranberries, warm cinnamon, and a sweet crumb topping. Perfect for festive breakfasts, potlucks, or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) fresh cranberries, washed and picked over
  • For the sugary crumb topping:
  • 1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter and lightly dust with flour, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  5. Fold in 1/2 cup sour cream gently until just combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding with a spatula until just incorporated; a few lumps are okay.
  7. Carefully fold in 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, distributing evenly without crushing.
  8. Prepare the crumb topping by mixing 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in 3 tablespoons cold, cubed butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over the surface.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs and the topping is golden and crisp.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If crumb topping browns too fast, tent the bread loosely with foil halfway through baking. Fold cranberries gently to avoid bursting. Keep butter cold for crumb topping to maintain crumbly texture. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.

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Keywords: Christmas bread, cranberry bread, holiday bread, crumb topping, festive baking, moist bread, easy bread recipe

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