Cranberry Orange Bread (Printer-Friendly)

Moist quick bread packed with tart cranberries and bright orange zest, finished with a sweet citrus glaze.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Cranberries

01 - 1½ cups cranberries, fresh or frozen, roughly chopped
02 - 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

→ Quick Bread

03 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour
04 - ¾ cup sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
06 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - ¼ cup milk
10 - ¼ cup orange juice
11 - 1 tablespoon orange zest
12 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Orange Glaze

13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 1-2 tablespoons orange juice
15 - 1 tablespoon orange zest

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle a teaspoon of flour over the cranberries and mix; set aside. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, orange juice, orange zest, and melted butter. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in cranberries. Transfer batter evenly to prepared pan. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan.
02 - Combine powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and pourable, starting with 1 tablespoon of orange juice and adding more as needed. Drizzle generously over cooled bread before slicing and serving.
03 - Slice bread with a serrated knife to ensure clean, even pieces and serve as a breakfast or brunch dish.
04 - Wrap cooled bread tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to 6 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw frozen bread at room temperature and bake at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - Spray the pan well with nonstick cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
02 - Do not overmix the batter; lumps are normal and ensure a tender texture.
03 - Use a toothpick to test doneness to avoid underbaking.
04 - For clean slices, use a serrated knife to cut the bread.

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