ORANGE-CHIP CRANBERRY BREAD

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Tart berries, crunchy nuts and sweet chocolate are simply scrumptious when mixed together in this easy quick bread. Sometimes I'll top it off with an orange-flavored glaze. -Donna Smith, Fairport, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, optional
2 tablespoons orange juice, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, combine eggs, oil and orange zest; mix well. Add to dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Fold in cranberries, chocolate chips and walnuts. , Pour into 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. If glaze is desired, combine confectioners' sugar and orange juice until smooth; spread over cooled loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.