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Easy & Delicious Cranberry Orange Bread

A moist, bright, citrusy cranberry orange bread perfect for breakfast, snacking, or holiday gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup buttermilk
  • 0.33 cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.33 cup orange juice fresh
  • 1.5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar optional
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice for glaze

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Combine wet ingredients in another bowl.
  4. Fold wet into dry, then add cranberries.
  5. Pour into loaf pan and bake 55–65 minutes.
  6. Cool and drizzle with orange glaze.

Notes

Let the loaf rest overnight for maximum flavor and moisture.