Cranberry Orange Bread
Cranberry orange bread is a quick bread that has the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors.
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- Serves: 12 persons
Ingredients
- 1 ½cup all-purpose flour (unbleached)
- 2 ½teaspoons baking powder
- ½cup sugar
- ¼teaspoon salt
- 6tablespoons butter (unsalted, melted)
- 1large egg
- ¾cup whole milk
- ½cup sour cream
- ¼teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼cup orange juice
- 4tablespoons orange zest (2 oranges worth)
- 1cup cranberries (fresh, heaping)
- For the Glaze:
- 1cup powdered sugar
- 1tablespoon orange juice
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Preheat the oven to 475 F.Step 3
Sift together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.Step 4
Cool your melted butter to room temperature (oil may also be substituted). Beat together the egg, milk, sour cream, vanilla, orange juice, orange zest, and melted butter together in a mixing cup.Step 5
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the well, mixing as you pour.Step 6
Completely combine the ingredients until you have a batter, be careful not to overmix. Mix in the cranberries. As it sits, it will thicken slightly.Step 7
Grease a loaf pan with nonstick spray or butter. Pour the batter into the loaf pan, spreading it evenly.Step 8
Bake the loaf for 25 to 30 minutes depending on your oven. Test the doneness with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, it's done.Step 9
While the loaf is cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice.Step 10
Once the loaf has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top, slice and serve. Enjoy!