Cranberry Orange Bread
This delightful Cranberry Orange Bread combines the tangy freshness of cranberries with zesty oranges for a flavorful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- Zest from 2 large oranges
- 1½ cups buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 4 large eggs slightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cranberries halved
- 1½ cups powdered sugar for optional glaze
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice for optional glaze
- 1½ teaspoons orange zest for optional glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare two 9x5 loaf pans by spraying them with cooking spray and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and orange zest, mixing well.
- Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the halved cranberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes in the pans, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the optional glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled bread.
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Notes
Enjoy your Cranberry Orange Bread fresh or toasted!