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November 1, 2026 |
Bake Spirits Bright: Kitchen Safety and a Festive Bread Recipe
This winter holiday season, cook up comfort and safety in the kitchen before the oven ever turns on. As families gather for festive meals, holiday baking, and favorite traditions, a few simple safety steps can help keep everyone protected from common kitchen hazards. Once your safety checkup is complete, enjoy a bonus seasonal treat: a festive Cranberry-Orange Quick Bread recipe that is perfect for sharing, gifting, or adding to a holiday dessert tray.
Kitchen Safety Tips:
- Stay in the kitchen while baking; check food often and use a timer.
- Keep flammable items (towels, mitts, packaging) away from the stovetop.
- Use GFCI outlets for countertop appliances near water.
- Check appliances for damaged cords or plugs.
- Unplug small appliances when not in use.
- Plug high-wattage appliances directly into wall outlets.
- Keep kids at least 3 feet away from the stove.
- For oven fires, turn off heat and keep the door closed.
Recipe for Cranberry-Orange Quick Bread
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup sugar
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup orange juice
¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 egg
1 tablespoon orange zest
1½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries,roughly chopped
Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk orange juice, oil or butter, egg, and orange zest.
Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until combined. Fold in cranberries and nuts, if using.
Pour into loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool before slicing.
Optional glaze: Mix ¾ cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon orange juice. Drizzle over cooled bread.
For more kitchen safety tips, visit: Safe Electricity.org