Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze

Why Make This Recipe

Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze is a perfect treat when you want something fresh, sweet, and a little tart. The orange and cranberry flavors go together really well, making each bite full of fruity goodness. It’s great for breakfast, a snack, or even a light dessert.

Another reason to make this recipe is that it’s very easy to prepare. You don’t need any special skills or fancy tools. Just mix, bake, and enjoy. Plus, the simple glaze on top makes the bread look and taste even better without much extra work.

Lastly, this bread is a great idea if you want to impress your family and friends. It looks beautiful with the red cranberries and shiny glaze. And once they take a bite, they’ll be asking you for the recipe!

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How to Make Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup fresh orange juice
• 1½ cups fresh cranberries

For the Simple Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and orange zest together.
3. In another bowl, whisk the sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and orange juice until smooth.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
5. Gently fold in the cranberries.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
7. Bake for about 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
9. To make the glaze, mix the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread before slicing and serving.