Festive Cranberry Walnut Loaf

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

2.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

3.In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, orange juice, orange zest, and egg until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.

4.Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5.Fold in the chopped cranberries and walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

6.Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

7.Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

8.Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.