Cranberry Bread

[Ingredients]

• 3 large eggs

• 2 cups sugar

• 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter, cubed

• 1tsp vanilla essence

• 1tsp almond essence

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1tsp salt

• 2 1/2 cups cranberries (12oz bag)

• 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut

• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

[Steps]

1. Preheat oven 175degC. Lightly grease and flour a 9 1/4 x 5 1/4 inch bread pan.

2. Place eggs and sugar in a stand mixer bowl fitted with a whisk attachment and beat on high until mixture is pale yellow, and doubles in volume; about 6 to 8min (batter will ribbon on top when whisk is lifted).

3. Add in butter, vanilla and almond extract (if using), until incorporated; about 2mins. Then using a sturdy spatula or a wooden spoon to fold in flour, salt, cranberries, coconut and mini chocolate chips.

4. Pour batter into prepared pan (batter will be thick), evenly spread batter with an offset spatula.

5. Bake for 60 t0 90mins. Start checking for done-nss at 60mins. Bread is ready when cake tester removed from center shows moist crumbs (should not be wet).

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