Dairy-Free Christmas Cranberry Orange Bread

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### Recipe: Dairy-Free Christmas Cranberry Orange Bread

**Description: ** This Dairy-Free Christmas Cranberry Orange Bread is a festive and flavorful treat perfect for holiday gatherings. The combination of tart cranberries and zesty orange creates a deliciously moist bread that will impress your guests!

**Servings: ** 1 loaf (approximately 8 slices)

**Prep Time: ** 15 minutes

**Cook Time: ** 50-60 minutes

**Total Time: ** 65-75 minutes

**Ingredients: **

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped

- Zest of 1 orange

- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

- 1/2 cup vegetable oil

- 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water)

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

**Instructions: **

1. **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.

2. **Prepare Flax Eggs**: In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it thickens to an egg-like consistency.

3. **Mix Dry Ingredients**: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. **Add Wet Ingredients**: To the dry ingredients, add the flax eggs, orange zest, orange juice, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. **Fold in Cranberries**: Gently fold in the chopped cranberries into the batter.

6. **Bake**: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. **Cool and Serve**: Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

**Special Tips: **

- You can add a simple glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a little orange juice to drizzle over the cooled bread.

- For added texture, sprinkle some chopped nuts on top of the batter before baking.

Enjoy this Dairy-Free Christmas Cranberry Orange Bread with a hot cup of tea or coffee for a delightful holiday treat!