Description
Cranberry Orange Bread is a delightful quick bread that perfectly balances the tartness of fresh cranberries with the zesty brightness of oranges. Finished with a sweet citrus glaze, this bread is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. Its vibrant flavors and moist texture make it a favorite among friends and family. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up this luscious loaf in no time. Enjoy a slice warm or at room temperature, and savor the combination of tangy fruit and sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, oil, and orange zest until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; stir until just mixed. Fold in cranberries.
- Pour batter into prepared pan; spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a skewer comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 24mg