CRANBERRY ORANGE BREAD WITH SIMPLE GLAZE Salad

Got it  You’re looking for a Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze Recipe (not a salad). This is a moist, fruity quick bread, perfect for breakfast, tea-time, or the holidays. Here’s the full step-by-step:


 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

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  3. Mix in orange zest, orange juice, sour cream (or yogurt), and vanilla until smooth.
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4. Combine Batter

  1. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined (do not overmix).
  2. Toss cranberries in 2 tbsp flour (prevents sinking).
  3. 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.

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