Here’s a moist and flavorful Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack 🍞🍊🍒
🍞 Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze
🧾 Ingredients
Bread:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 Tbsp orange zest (from 1 large orange)
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1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar/lemon juice)
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2 Tbsp orange juice
Glaze:
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1–2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Oven & Pan
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
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Gently fold in cranberries.
3️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar
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In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
4️⃣ Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
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Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk-orange juice mixture to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
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Stir until just combined — don’t overmix.
5️⃣ Bake
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Pour batter into prepared pan.
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Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let cool in the pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
6️⃣ Glaze
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Whisk powdered sugar and orange juice together until smooth.
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Drizzle over slightly cooled bread.
🟢 Tips
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Cranberries: Toss with 1 Tbsp flour before adding to prevent sinking.
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Extra flavor: Add ½ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm touch.
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Storage: Wrap cooled bread in foil or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
🔁 Variations
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Nuts: Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
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Mini loaves or muffins: Bake in muffin tins for 20–25 minutes.
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Sweet glaze: Mix 1 tsp orange zest into the glaze for extra citrus punch.
If you want, I can make a “super quick 5-minute prep cranberry orange bread” recipe that uses a single bowl and no mixer, perfect for a fast, delicious loaf.