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Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tbsp orange zest (from 1–2 oranges)
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for tossing cranberries to prevent sinking)
For the Simple Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp orange juice (adjust for consistency)
- ½ tsp orange zest (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Make the Wet Mixture
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Mix in orange zest, orange juice, sour cream (or yogurt), and vanilla until smooth.
4. Combine Batter
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined (do not overmix).
- Toss cranberries in 2 tbsp flour (prevents sinking).
- Fold cranberries gently into the batter.
5. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Make the Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth and pourable.
- Add orange zest for extra citrus punch.
7. Glaze & Serve
- Once the bread is fully cooled, drizzle glaze over the top.
- Slice and serve with tea, coffee, or as a holiday treat.
Tips & Variations
- Add-ins: Stir in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Sweeter Touch: Mix ½ cup white chocolate chips into the batter.
- Storage: Wrap tightly and store at room temp for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Can be frozen (without glaze) for up to 2 months.
- Mini Loaves: Divide batter into 3 mini loaf pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
✨ This Cranberry Orange Bread is soft, tangy, and sweet with bursts of cranberry tartness – the glaze makes it even more irresistible.