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Cranberry Orange Bread with Orange Glaze

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Moist, sweet cranberry orange bread with a tender crumb, bursting with tart cranberries and bright citrus flavor, finished with a sweet orange glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • Zest of 1 orange (reserve 1 teaspoon for glaze)
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 tablespoon flour (for tossing cranberries)
  • For the glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (reserved)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 6-cup loaf pan and dust with flour, tapping out excess.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a measuring cup, combine milk, orange zest, and orange juice. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar on medium/high speed for 2-3 minutes until combined.
  5. Beat in eggs until well incorporated.
  6. Add flour mixture in two parts, alternating with milk mixture, mixing on medium/low speed just until incorporated after each addition. Scrape sides as needed.
  7. Toss cranberries with 1/2 tablespoon flour, then fold into batter gently.
  8. Spread batter into prepared pan and bake 45-50 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool in pan 10-15 minutes, then run a knife around edges and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and reserved zest until smooth.
  11. Drizzle glaze over cooled bread before serving.

Notes

This bread stays moist for days and is perfect for holiday breakfasts or snacks. Tossing cranberries in flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom. The orange glaze adds a bright, sweet finish.

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