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Cranberry Orange Bread

Cranberry Orange Bread

Deliciously sweet and tangy, this Cranberry Orange Bread is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 slices
Calories 312 kcal

Equipment

  • loaf pans
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • cooling rack

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar combined with orange zest
  • 2 orange zest from large oranges

Wet Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup oil vegetable or canola
  • 4 large eggs slightly beaten
  • 2 Tablespoons orange juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix-ins

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries halved

Orange Glaze (optional)

  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1.5 teaspoons orange zest

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray two 9×5 loaf pans with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl add sugar and orange zest and stir well to combine. Add flour, salt, and baking powder and stir. Set aside.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla.
  • Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Fold in the halved cranberries. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • For regular loaf pans, bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. For mini loaves, bake for 35-45 minutes. If your loaf starts to get too brown during cooking, place a piece of aluminum foil over the top to finish baking.
  • Remove from oven and set on a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Loosen the sides of the bread with a knife. Carefully remove loaf from pan. Let cool completely on wire rack.
  • While the bread is cooling, make the orange glaze. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Whisk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the bread. Cut and serve.

Notes

Makes 2 loaves (10 slices each loaf). Store leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Freezing: Let cool completely, then store in freezer safe bag for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 193mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, bread, cranberry, Cranberry Orange Bread, orange
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