Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe
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Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe
Description
This Cranberry Orange Bread bakes into a moist loaf featuring fresh coarsely chopped cranberries and orange zest that provide tartness and citrus brightness against a subtly spiced base. The batter includes all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, combined with buttermilk, melted butter or neutral oil, orange juice, egg, and vanilla, creating a tender crumb with gentle sweetness.
The baking process involves pouring the batter into a prepared loaf pan and baking until a toothpick comes out clean. A foil tent halfway through prevents over-browning. After cooling, an orange glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice is drizzled on, adding a glossy, sweet finish enhancing the orange flavor.
This bread serves well as a breakfast item or a lightly sweet snack. It pairs nicely with coffee or tea and can be sliced for easy serving.
For storage, the bread should be fully cooled before being sealed at room temperature for up to three days. It freezes well when wrapped tightly, either whole or sliced, for up to three months. The glaze can be omitted for longer storage and added freshly before serving.
Ingredients
Bread
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- orange zest of 1 large
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup butter melted or neutral cooking oil
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Cranberry coarsely chopped, fresh
Orange Glaze
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
Bread
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with a parchment paper sling or spray with non-stick spray; set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl combine the buttermilk, melted butter, orange juice, egg, and vanilla. Pour into the dry ingredients and add the cranberries. Mix just until combined.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent the bread with foil ¾ of the way through cooking to prevent the top from over-browning.
- Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before removing from the pan then cool completely before glazing.
Orange Glaze
- In a small bowl combine the powdered sugar and orange juice. Drizzle over the top of the bread.
Notes
- Cool the bread completely on a wire rack before storing to avoid sogginess.
- Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days in a sealed bag or container.
- Freeze tightly wrapped whole or sliced for up to 3 months; thaw before use.
- If storing or freezing, leave off the orange glaze and add it fresh before serving for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2slices | |
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 279IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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