Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze

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Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze is a delightful treat that combines the tartness of cranberries with the brightness of orange flavors. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:

Ingredients:

For the Cranberry Orange Bread:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 large oranges)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (if using frozen, do not thaw)

For the Simple Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the Batter:
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest until well combined.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed orange juice, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Gently fold in the fresh or frozen cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  1. Bake the Bread:
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • If the top of the bread starts to brown too quickly, you can tent it with aluminum foil halfway through baking.
  1. Make the Simple Glaze:
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed orange juice until smooth. Add more orange juice as needed to achieve your desired glaze consistency.
  1. Glaze the Bread:
  • Once the cranberry orange bread is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
  • Transfer the bread to a wire rack placed over a baking sheet or parchment paper to catch any drips.
  • Drizzle the simple glaze over the warm bread, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  1. Cool and Serve:
  • Let the glazed cranberry orange bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Enjoy this delicious Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze as a delightful breakfast, snack, or dessert!

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