Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
• ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from 2–3 oranges)
• ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled (or neutral oil))
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, add the sugar and orange zest, and rub the orange zest into the sugar with your fingers until fragrant. Whisk in the orange juice, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

4. 4

   Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

5. 5

   Fold in the cranberries and walnuts.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top.

7. 7

   Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If browning too quickly, tent with foil during the last 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

9. 9

   To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Add an extra tablespoon of orange juice if needed for a more runny consistency. Drizzle over the cooled bread for extra sweetness.