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Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe

Cranberry Orange Bread recipe
Tastes Better From Scratch

This easy Cranberry Orange Bread recipe is made with fresh cranberries and a sweet orange glaze. It's one of our family's favorite traditions to make each holiday season.

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups granulated sugar
orange zest (, from 2 large oranges)
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup oil ((vegetable or canola oil))
4 large eggs (slightly beaten)
2 Tablespoons orange juice (, fresh)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh cranberries (halved)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons orange juice (, fresh)
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest

Method

1
Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray two 9x5 loaf pans with cooking spray and set aside.
2
In a large bowl add sugar and orange zest and stir well to combine. Add flour, salt, and baking powder and stir. Set aside.
3
In a separate medium bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla.
4
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Fold in the halved cranberries. Pour batter into prepared pans.
5
For regular loaf pans, bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. For mini loaves, bake for 35-45 minutes. If your loaf starts to get too brown during cooking, place a piece of aluminum foil over the top to finish baking.
6
Remove from oven and set on a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Loosen the sides of the bread with a knife. Carefully remove loaf from pan. Let cool completely on wire rack.
7
While the bread is cooling, make the orange glaze. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Whisk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the bread. Cut and serve. Wrap bread well and store for 2-3 days at room temperature.