*If using unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt.
**Cover the dried cranberries with boiling water, soak for approximately 5 minutes, drain well.
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan or line the pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the middle and add the beaten eggs, sour milk, melted butter, vanilla, cranberries and walnuts. Stir just to combine, 15-16 stirs only. The batter will be lumpy. Do not over stir or you will have a tough bread.
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
Let cool in pan then remove to a clean plate. Dust with powdered / icing sugar before serving if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
To make sour milk measure the 1 1/2 cups of milk in a bowl, remove 1 tablespoon and replace with either white vinegar or lemon juice. Let sit for 15-20 minutes before using.Instead of walnuts you can use chopped almonds, hazelnuts or pecans.Cranberry bread will keep up to 4 days at room temperature wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container.The bread can also be frozen for up to 4 months. Make sure you wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and put it into a freezer bag. You can freeze the loaf whole or cut it into slices before freezing.