Description
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Orange Cranberry Bread is the perfect balance of sweet citrus and tart berries. Every bite offers a moist, tender crumb that’s dotted with juicy cranberries and kissed with fresh orange zest. It’s finished off with a simple orange glaze that adds just the right amount of zing and shine. This quick bread fits perfectly into your lineup of quick breakfast ideas, cozy afternoon snack options, or crowd-pleasing food ideas for the holidays. Whether you’re looking for an easy recipe or a show-stopper brunch loaf, this one delivers every time.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, oil, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in the cranberries gently, being careful not to overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Mix powdered sugar and orange juice to form a glaze, then drizzle over cooled bread.
10. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.
Notes
This bread freezes beautifully. Wrap slices in foil and store in a freezer-safe bag.
Toss cranberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to help keep them from sinking.
Use fresh orange juice and zest for the brightest flavor possible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cranberry bread, quick bread, orange glaze, easy breakfast, holiday loaf