Cranberry Orange Bread with Glaze
This moist and flavorful cranberry orange bread combines tart cranberries with fresh orange zest, topped with a sweet citrus glaze for a perfect breakfast treat or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (10 servings)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- For the glaze:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in melted butter, sour cream, and orange juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries carefully.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and orange juice together until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread and let set before slicing.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to the dry ingredients or sprinkling chopped nuts on top before baking.
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