Orange-Cranberry Delight Bread

Description

The Orange-Cranberry Delight Bread is a harmonious blend of sharp cranberries and vibrant oranges finished with a sweet glaze, creating a delicious treat suitable for a variety of occasions. This recipe melds tartness and sweetness in one loaf, providing a wonderful complement to any meal or a delightful snack on its own.

Ingredients

Cranberry Bread Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup milk, room temperature
• Zest of 1 large orange, divided
• 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and patted dry
• 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour

Orange Glaze Ingredients:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tsp orange zest, reserved from the orange above

Step-by-step Directions

Preparation of the Bread

1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Butter and flour a 6-cup (8 1/2 by 4 1/2) bread loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine the milk, most of the orange zest (save 1 tsp for the glaze), and orange juice in a measuring cup.
4. Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
5. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk mixture to the creamed butter, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
6. Toss the cranberries with 1/2 Tbsp of flour and fold them gently into the batter.
7. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Preparing the Glaze

1. Mix the powdered sugar, 1 1/2 Tbsp orange juice, and reserved orange zest together until smooth.
2. Adjust consistency with additional orange juice or powdered sugar if necessary.
3. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.

Servings & Preparation Time

• Servings: 8
• Total Preparation Time: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes (including cooling time)

Tips for Storage & Reheating

• Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
• Reheat slices lightly in a microwave for 10-15 seconds if desired.

Conclusion

The Orange-Cranberry Delight Bread is a must-try for anyone who loves the fusion of fruit flavors in a moist, dense loaf. This bread makes an excellent addition to holiday tables or as a thoughtful homemade gift. Each bite offers the comforting taste of home-baked goodness, making it a perfect recipe for bakers of all levels to try.

Orange-Cranberry Delight Bread

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes (including cooling time)
• Yield: 8 1x

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Description

The Orange-Cranberry Delight Bread is a harmonious blend of sharp cranberries and vibrant oranges finished with a sweet glaze, creating a delicious treat suitable for a variety of occasions. This recipe melds tartness and sweetness in one loaf, providing a wonderful complement to any meal or a delightful snack on its own.

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Ingredients

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• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup milk, room temperature
• Zest of 1 large orange, divided
• 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and patted dry
• 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tsp orange zest, reserved from the orange above

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Butter and flour a 6-cup (8 1/2 by 4 1/2) bread loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine the milk, most of the orange zest (save 1 tsp for the glaze), and orange juice in a measuring cup.
4. Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
5. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk mixture to the creamed butter, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
6. Toss the cranberries with 1/2 Tbsp of flour and fold them gently into the batter.
7. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Mix the powdered sugar, 1 1/2 Tbsp orange juice, and reserved orange zest together until smooth.
10. Adjust consistency with additional orange juice or powdered sugar if necessary.
11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.