Cranberry Bread

By aajamom2

This bread is tangy, sweet, and moist and is wonderful in the fall when cranberries are in season. Serve with hearty meat dishes such as pork or turkey.

Ingredients

• 2 cups gluten free flour mix
• 1 tsp salt
• 5 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp xanthan gum
• 6 Tbsp margarine
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1/2 Tbsp grated orange rind
• 3/4 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed is best)
• 1 cup cranberries, halved

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Grease and flour an 8 x 4 ½ x 2 ½ inch loaf pan (glass is best).

In a medium bowl whisk together gluten free flour, salt, baking powder (gluten free), and xanthan gum using a wire whisk. Using a mixer set on medium high, cream margarine and sugar until well incorporated. Add the egg yolks and beat on medium high until combined.

Add the orange rind and then a little bit of the flour. Mix. Add some orange juice. Mix. Repeat until flour and orange juice are gone. Turn off mixer and stir in cranberries using a wooden spoon. Beat the egg whites in a bowl and then fold into the batter.

Pour into loaf pan and place in center of oven. Bake for about 50 minutes, 60 if needed. Loaf should be golden