Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze
This Cranberry Orange Bread combines tart cranberries with fresh orange zest and juice for a moist, tender loaf. A simple orange syrup adds extra moisture and citrus flavor, while a smooth orange glaze provides a sweet finishing touch.
🍊 Cranberry Orange Bread
đź›’ Ingredients
For the Loaf
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour, divided | 1½ cups + 1 tablespoon |
| Baking powder | 2 teaspoons |
| Kosher salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Plain whole-milk yogurt | 1 cup |
| Sugar | 1 cup |
| Large eggs | 3 |
| Grated orange zest | 2 teaspoons |
| Pure vanilla extract | ½ teaspoon |
| Vegetable oil | ½ cup |
| Cranberries, fresh or frozen, thawed and rinsed | 1½ cups |
For the Orange Syrup
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Freshly squeezed orange juice | â…“ cup |
| Sugar | â…“ cup |
For the Orange Glaze
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Confectioners’ sugar, sifted | 1 cup |
| Fresh orange juice | 2–3 tablespoons |
👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven and Pan
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8½ × 4¼ × 2½-inch loaf pan to prevent the bread from sticking.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine 1½ cups of flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Stir until evenly distributed.
3. Combine the Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, eggs, grated orange zest, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until well combined.
4. Make the Batter
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Toss the cranberries with the remaining 1 tablespoon of flour, making sure they are lightly coated. Fold the cranberries into the batter.
5. Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for approximately 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Prepare the Orange Syrup
While the bread is baking, combine the orange juice and sugar in a saucepan. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
7. Add the Syrup
Allow the baked bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove it from the pan and drizzle the orange syrup evenly over the top, allowing it to soak into the loaf.
8. Add the Orange Glaze
Once the bread has cooled, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and 2–3 tablespoons of fresh orange juice until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread before slicing and serving.
