Description

Moist, flavorful, and bursting with citrusy freshness, this Cranberry Orange Bread is the perfect balance of tart cranberries and sweet orange zest. Topped with a simple, glossy glaze, it’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful snack.

Ingredients

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For the Bread:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (thawed if frozen)

For the Glaze:

1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

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Instructions

Preheat Oven & Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, sugar, eggs, orange zest, vanilla, and vegetable oil until smooth.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Prepare Cranberries: Toss cranberries with a tablespoon of flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
Bake the Bread: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the Bread: Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Glaze: Whisk together confectioners’ sugar and fresh orange juice until smooth. Adjust consistency if needed.
Glaze the Bread: Once the bread has cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. Let it set for a few minutes before slicing.

Notes

1️⃣ Prevent Sinking Cranberries: Toss the cranberries in a tablespoon of flour before folding them into the batter. This prevents them from sinking to the bottom while baking.

2️⃣ Don’t Overmix the Batter: Mix the wet and dry ingredients gently until just combined. Overmixing can result in a dense and tough bread texture.

3️⃣ Cool Before Glazing: Allow the bread to cool completely before applying the glaze. Glazing warm bread will cause the glaze to melt and lose its glossy finish.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 55 min