Description
Cranberry Orange Bread is a delightful quick bread that perfectly marries the tartness of fresh cranberries with the bright, zesty flavor of oranges. Topped with a sweet citrus glaze, this bread is an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. Its vibrant flavors and moist texture make it a favorite for gatherings or cozy moments at home. Enjoy a slice with your morning coffee or serve it at a festive brunch to impress your guests. This easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.
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 the oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, oil, and orange zest until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; fold in cranberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until done.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Mix glaze ingredients 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 70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg