Sweet Cranberry Orange Bread That Brightens Your Mornings
Enjoy Sweet Cranberry Orange Bread, a delightful treat combining cranberries and oranges that's perfect for any morning.
Equipment
- Loaf pan(s)
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free blend if needed
- 1 cup sugar Reduce for less sweetness
- 2 teaspoons baking powder Ensure freshness
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness
- 2 cups fresh cranberries Halve if using frozen
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil Can substitute with unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup buttermilk Mix milk with vinegar for a substitute
- 2 large eggs Flax eggs for vegan option
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Can be omitted
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice Fresh is best
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest Grate zest from fresh oranges
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar Add more for a thicker glaze
Instructions
How to Make Sweet Cranberry Orange Bread
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease two loaf pans with cooking spray.
- Grate the zest from your fresh oranges, halve the cranberries, and squeeze out the juice.
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar with the orange zest.
- Add in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture.
- Carefully fold in the halved cranberries.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans and bake for 60-75 minutes.
- Let the loaves cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Mix powdered sugar with a bit of orange juice to make a sweet glaze and drizzle over the cooled loaves.
Notes
Optional: Add chopped walnuts or pecans on top of the glaze for extra crunch.