Description
Cranberry orange bread delivers a festive symphony of zesty citrus and tart berries in each delightful slice. Sweet crumbs studded with juicy cranberries promise a delectable breakfast or afternoon treat you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (225 grams) fresh cranberries
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) orange juice
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) canola oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 9×5-inch (23×13 centimeters) loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient base.
- Vigorously rub orange zest into granulated sugar using your fingertips until the sugar becomes fragrant and light orange in color.
- Whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, fresh orange juice, large eggs, and pure vanilla extract in a separate large bowl until completely smooth and well integrated.
- Gently fold the dry flour mixture and zested sugar into the liquid ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender crumb.
- Lightly dust fresh or frozen cranberries with a tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking, then delicately fold them into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula and creating a slight central ridge to promote even rising.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through cooking time; tent with aluminum foil if the surface browns too quickly, and confirm doneness by inserting a toothpick which should come out clean.
- Remove from oven and let the bread rest in the pan for 15 minutes to stabilize its structure before carefully transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Prepare the optional glaze by whisking powdered sugar with fresh orange juice until reaching a smooth, drizzling consistency, then generously cascade over the completely cooled bread before serving.
Notes
- Capture the essence of winter mornings with this vibrant cranberry orange bread that bursts with citrusy brightness and tangy fruit.
- Zesty orange notes dance through each tender crumb, creating a delightful balance between sweet and tart flavors.
- Buttermilk ensures an incredibly moist texture that melts in your mouth, making every slice feel like a warm hug.
- Cranberries provide delightful bursts of color and sharp taste that cut through the bread’s rich sweetness.
- Versatile recipe perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a comforting dessert that impresses without complicated techniques.
- Quick preparation means you can enjoy homemade goodness in under 90 minutes, from mixing bowl to serving plate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg