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Denize J

Cranberry Orange Bread

A moist, buttery holiday quick bread bursting with fresh orange zest and tart cranberries. Simple to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, gifting, or a festive dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen — toss in 1 tbsp flour if using frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • 9×5 inch loaf pan
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment or lightly grease.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice. Mix until smooth.
  4. Add half the flour mixture, then half the milk. Repeat with the remaining flour and milk. Mix until just combined.
  5. Rinse cranberries so they’re slightly damp, toss with 1 tablespoon flour, then fold gently into the batter.
  6. Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 15–30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. For the glaze: whisk together the melted butter, powdered sugar, and orange juice. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
  9. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • 9×5 inch loaf pan
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack