Cranberry Orange Soda Bread Recipe

You know, I feel a little guilty about this (shock – I’m a mom who feels guilty), but quite possibly my favorite part of the day is naptime.

Be while I’m basking in the glow of a toddler hug, or oohing and mmm-ing over a wedge of plastic pizza,  or reading Rainbow Fish and answering important compound questions like “What’s fishy doing?! What’s shark doing?? What’s the water doing?!”

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In lieu of soap operas and bonbons (like any stay-at-home-mom actually does this – when do we ever let ourselves sit still?!), I’ve discovered an even better naptime pleasure. In our new house, I’ve found the perfect spot at the far end of the kitchen island, where I can park myself in view of trashy TV on Hulu Plus.

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I can chop onions for dinner’s recipe while watching The Bachelor (oh, that Juan Pablo). Or, say, I can watch the latest Nashville (Deacon’s new girlfriend and Teddy?!! NOO!!!) while sifting and stirring and kneading a loaf of Cranberry Orange Irish Soda Bread.

During a particularly long nap this past week, I did just that. I may have also watched the latest Nashville twice in a row while doing it. What?! When you’re multi-tasking, you miss stuff!

This Irish soda bread is pretty far from a traditional recipe, but that doesn’t make it any less delicious. This recipe results in a dense, buttery-golden-crisp loaf flavored subtly with orange and studded with dried cranberries. And there is no, I mean NO, better toast to be had.

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Crusty, buttery, and full of flavor. This Irish Soda Bread might not be the most traditional version ever created, but it is quite possibly the most delicious!

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Karen is a vegetarian home cook living among carnivores. She loves creating irresistible and flexible recipes that help multi-vore families like hers keep the peace - deliciously.

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Get Turkey Schmurkey - a FREE eCookbook with our very favorite plant-based holiday recipes - by subscribing to the Kitchen Treaty email list.EASY CRANBERRY ORANGE SODA BREAD — With no rising time, this beautiful, aromatic bread features the holiday flavors of orange and cranberry. Perfect for breakfast, or any time of day.

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If you’re looking for a simple holiday sweet bread to share with friends and family this season, you’ve got to add this Easy Cranberry Orange Soda Bread to your holiday baking list.

Not only is this bread easy, it’s quick too! No yeast means no rising time–the loaf is leavened with baking soda instead, in the tradition of Irish Soda Bread.

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And the rustic style of this loaf means you don’t have to worry about it looking perfect, and you don’t need any special pans or equipment to make it.

But don’t let the simple appearance and easy ingredient list fool you. This moist, tender bread is absolute heaven! Honestly, I struggled not to eat half the loaf before it was cool.

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Plus, it fills your kitchen with the scent of orange and cranberry while it bakes, which makes this bread even harder to resist.

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Since this is a sweet bread, I decided to finish it off with an orange powdered sugar glaze, and it makes this already special bread even more special.

I definitely wouldn’t skip the glaze, especially if you plan to serve this bread for breakfast. And speaking of breakfast, cut into extra thick slices, this makes some amazing French toast.

I highly recommend whipping up a batch of cranberry butter to slather on this bread. At that point, it’s practically a dessert, but I wouldn’t refuse a slice of this cranberry bread any time of day or night.

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It’s so delicious, I’m planning to divide the batter to make four small loaves that I can gift to friends, neighbors and teachers this holiday season.

If baking isn’t really your thing, give this Easy Cranberry Orange Soda Bread a try–it’s practically fool proof. And no one needs to know how easy it is to make!

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