Description
Cranberry Orange Bread is a delightful quick bread that perfectly balances the tartness of fresh cranberries with the zesty brightness of orange. Topped with a luscious sweet citrus glaze, this bread is an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or as a festive snack. Its vibrant flavors and inviting aroma make it a favorite during the holiday season and beyond. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can easily create this mouthwatering treat that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and mix until just combined; fold in cranberries gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth; pour over cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 152mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 47mg