Description
Cranberry Orange Bread is a delightful quick bread that brings together the tartness of fresh cranberries and the zesty brightness of oranges. This fragrant loaf is topped with a sweet citrus glaze, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack. With its vibrant flavors and moist texture, this bread is sure to become a favorite in your home. Enjoy a slice with your morning coffee or serve it at a gathering to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 large orange)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing and flouring it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine egg, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; mix gently until just combined. Fold in cranberries.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 179
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 164mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 31mg