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Easy Cranberry Orange Bread

A bright and moist quick bread bursting with fresh cranberries and zesty orange, topped with a sweet orange glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Bread Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp orange zest about 1 large orange
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup orange juice freshly squeezed preferred
Orange Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tsp orange zest

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan
  • Wire rack
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the orange zest to the dry mixture and stir to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream, oil, orange juice, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  6. Fold in cranberries gently, saving a few to sprinkle on top.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Make the glaze: whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth. Drizzle over cooled loaf.
  11. Slice and serve.

Notes

For best results, use fresh cranberries. Frozen cranberries can be used without thawing to prevent batter from turning pink.