Description
Cranberry Orange Bread is a delightful, moist loaf that harmoniously blends the tartness of fresh cranberries with the zesty brightness of oranges. This easy-to-make recipe requires just 15 minutes of preparation time, making it a perfect choice for breakfast, snacks, or desserts. Each slice is generously coated with a sweet orange glaze that enhances its citrusy goodness. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy brunches, this bread is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup canola oil
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, orange zest, buttermilk, canola oil, orange juice, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in fresh cranberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with enough orange juice until smooth and drizzle over the cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 197
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 154mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 34mg