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Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze

Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze is a moist, flavorful quick bread bursting with tart cranberries and zesty orange.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • - Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Loaf pan (9x5 inch)
  • - Parchment paper (optional)
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • #### For the Bread:
  • - 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1 tsp baking powder
  • - 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • - 1/2 tsp salt
  • - 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • - 1 cup granulated sugar
  • - 2 large eggs
  • - 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • - 1/2 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • - 1/4 cup milk
  • - 1 tbsp orange zest
  • - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries halved
  • #### For the Glaze:
  • - 1 cup powdered sugar
  • - 2-3 tbsp orange juice freshly squeezed

Instructions
 

  • **Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • **Mix Dry Ingredients:** In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • **Cream Butter and Sugar:** In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • **Add Wet Ingredients:** Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, orange juice, and milk. Stir in the orange zest.
  • **Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • **Fold in Cranberries:** Gently fold in the halved cranberries.
  • **Bake the Bread:** Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • **Cool:** Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • **Make the Glaze:** In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
  • **Glaze the Bread:** Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread. Let it set before slicing and serving.