Cranberry Orange Bread with Glaze
This Cranberry Orange Bread with Glaze is a delightful fusion of tart cranberries and zesty orange, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile.The bread itself is moist and tender, studded with bursts of cranberry throughout. The crowning glory is the sweet-tart orange glaze that adds an extra layer of citrusy goodness.
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- ¼ cup 57g unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup 180ml fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 cups 200g fresh cranberries
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup 120g powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- In another bowl, mix the melted butter, egg, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined. Don't overmix – a few lumps are okay!
- Gently fold in the cranberries.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the bread is cooling, make the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, and the orange zest. Add more orange juice if needed to reach a pourable consistency.
- Once the bread is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.
- Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.