Description
Cranberry Orange Bread combines the tartness of cranberries with the fresh zest of oranges, creating a delightful balance that’s both refreshing and comforting. This loaf is visually stunning, with bright bursts of red from the cranberries and a glossy, golden-orange glaze that adds a touch of elegance.
Ingredients
For the Bread:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup canola oil (or other neutral tasting oil)
½ cup orange juice
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
To Make the Bread:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the sugar and orange zest until the sugar is light orange in color. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, orange juice, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture and orange zest-sugar mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the cranberries.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
To Make the Glaze:
While the bread is cooling, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice in a medium bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more juice if needed.
Once the bread is cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.
Slice and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes