Description
Bright, tender, and full of fresh citrus flavor, this Cranberry Orange Bread is an easy recipe that feels perfect for breakfast ideas, holiday baking, brunch tables, or a sweet afternoon snack. With juicy cranberries, fragrant orange zest, and a soft golden crumb, this quick bread is one of those food ideas you will want to make again and again for a cozy treat or simple homemade gift.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice for glaze
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, milk, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
5. Fold in the cranberries carefully so they stay evenly distributed through the batter.
6. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
8. Cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. If desired, whisk the powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice and drizzle over the cooled bread before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh orange zest for the brightest flavor and best aroma.
Do not overmix the batter or the bread may turn out dense instead of tender.
If using frozen cranberries, add them straight from the freezer without thawing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 52mg