Description
A moist cranberry orange bread that combines sweet and tart flavors, perfect for breakfast or as a festive treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1 large orange, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, orange juice, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix well.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a dense bread.
- Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and orange zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with a tablespoon of orange juice until smooth; drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
For added texture, consider incorporating nuts or experimenting with different dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cranberry, orange, bread, baking, dessert, festive