Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze

Here’s a recipe for Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze. This bread is moist, tangy, and perfect for breakfast or dessert!

Ingredients:

For the Bread:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (chopped)
• 1 tbsp orange zest (from 1 orange)
• ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Simple Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp orange juice (adjust for desired consistency)
• ½ tsp orange zest (optional)

Instructions:

Make the Bread:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Add Cranberries and Orange Zest: Toss the chopped cranberries and orange zest into the dry mixture. Coat well to prevent the cranberries from sinking to the bottom during baking.
4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Simple Glaze:

1. Mix Glaze Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add more orange juice, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency. You can add orange zest for extra flavor.
2. Drizzle the Glaze: Once the bread has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Let it set for a few minutes before slicing.

Enjoy!

Your Cranberry Orange Bread is ready to be enjoyed with a tangy orange glaze! Perfect for the holiday season or as a refreshing treat year-round.