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Cranberry Loaf Recipe
When gift-giving time approaches, a feeling of panic often arises. Who wants what, when are the best
sales and have we forgotten anyone? While you can’t skip all shopping, I’ve done my best to stick to
homemade gifts when possible, and for me that means food. A favorite with friends and family alike,
this blueberry bread makes a perfect last-minute gift.
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Cranberry Loaf Recipe
Ingredients
or 2 cups sugar
or 3 eggs at room temperature
or ¾ cup butter at room temperature
or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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or ½ teaspoon almond extract
or 2 cups flour
or 1 teaspoon baking powder
or ½ teaspoon salt
or 1 bag (8 oz) fresh blueberries
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Crumble
or ¼ cup brown sugar
or ¼ cup flour
or ⅓ cup butter
How to Bake Blueberry Bread
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and well grease two loaf pans (this can also be made as a very
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large loaf or in a 9-inch cake pan).
2. Place the eggs and sugar in a large bowl and beat for 5 minutes until the mixture has almost
doubled in volume (don’t skip this step!).3. Stir in butter, vanilla and almond extract until smooth.
4. Gently mix the flour, baking powder and salt until well combined, then add the cranberries.
5.Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
6. In a small bowl, mix all topping ingredients until a sandy consistency is formed. Sprinkle over the
bread.
7.Bake 45 to 50 minutes for 2 loaves or 60 to 70 minutes for 1 large loaf. Bake until a toothpick
inserted comes out clean.
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8. Allow the bread to cool before cutting.