Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
– Zest of 1 orange
– 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
– 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
– 2 tablespoons orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Creating this delicious Cranberry Orange Bread with Glaze is simple. Follow these easy steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted butter, egg, orange juice, and orange zest until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
5. Fold in Cranberries: Gently fold in the cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
10. Drizzle Glaze: Once the bread is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top using a spoon or a piping bag.
These straightforward steps will guide you in creating this incredible bread effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 slices
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g