Description
A delightful cranberry bread infused with a zesty orange glaze, perfect for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, orange juice, melted butter, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth and drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
- Ensure cranberries are fresh for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- This bread can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg