CRANBERRY ORANGE BREAD WITH SIMPLE GLAZE Salad

Got it 👍 You’re looking for a Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze Recipe (not a salad). This is a moist, fruity quick bread, perfect for breakfast, tea-time, or the holidays. Here’s the full step-by-step:


🍊🍞 Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze

Ingredients

For the Bread:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp orange zest (from 1–2 oranges)
  • ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for tossing cranberries to prevent sinking)

For the Simple Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp orange juice (adjust for consistency)
  • ½ tsp orange zest (optional, for extra flavor)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pan

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

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

3. Make the Wet Mixture

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  3. Mix in orange zest, orange juice, sour cream (or yogurt), and vanilla until smooth.

4. Combine Batter

  1. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined (do not overmix).
  2. Toss cranberries in 2 tbsp flour (prevents sinking).
  3. Fold cranberries gently into the batter.

5. Bake

  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Make the Glaze

  • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth and pourable.
  • Add orange zest for extra citrus punch.

7. Glaze & Serve

  • Once the bread is fully cooled, drizzle glaze over the top.
  • Slice and serve with tea, coffee, or as a holiday treat.

Tips & Variations

  • Add-ins: Stir in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
  • Sweeter Touch: Mix ½ cup white chocolate chips into the batter.
  • Storage: Wrap tightly and store at room temp for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Can be frozen (without glaze) for up to 2 months.
  • Mini Loaves: Divide batter into 3 mini loaf pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.

🍊✨ This Cranberry Orange Bread is soft, tangy, and sweet with bursts of cranberry tartness – the glaze makes it even more irresistible.

Would you like me to also give you a muffin version of this recipe for easy grab-and-go treats?

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