Description
Cranberry Orange Bread is a delightful fusion of tart cranberries and vibrant orange zest, creating a moist and flavorful loaf thatβs perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a light dessert, this bread stands out with its rich texture and sweet orange glaze. With only 15 minutes of preparation time, you can easily whip up this impressive dish that yields generous servings, making it ideal for sharing with family and friends. The sweet glaze not only enhances the flavor but also adds an appealing finish to each slice.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Β½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- Β½ cup buttermilk
- Β½ cup canola oil
- Β½ cup orange juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 Β½ cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine sugar, orange zest, buttermilk, oil, orange juice, eggs, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries carefully and pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for about 75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice for the glaze; drizzle over the bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 65g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor; frozen cranberries can be used without thawing. To enhance flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or substituting part of the sugar with brown sugar for additional depth.