If you love cranberries, the Cranberry Orange Scones and the popular Cranberry Brie Crostini are a must-try.
Cranberry orange bread-
We love sweet bread loaves, I mean truly love them. They are especially wonderful to make around the holidays and give as gifts for the neighbors and teachers. This bread loaf is not overly sweet. It has the perfect balance of sweetness and tang from the fresh cranberries and the hint of citrus from the orange zest and juices adds so much flavor. Above all, the lemon glaze totally completes the soft and fluffy cake-light loaf.
What you’ll need-
The ingredients for cranberry orange bread and simple and you most likely have most of them on hand in your pantry.
Butter- Be sure to use room-temperature butter that’s unsalted.Eggs- Large eggs and room temp or straight out of the fridge will work.Sugar- Granulated sugar, if you like your bread really sweet, add another ¼ cup of sugar.Flour- You can use any all-purpose flour, we like to measure it and then sift the flour. Baking Soda and Powder- The combination of baking powder and soda act as the evening agents giving the bread its beautiful shape.Cranberries- Fresh cranberries are best in this bread.Orange- Both orange juice from a fresh orange and the zest give so much flavor to the bread.Lemon- Fresh lemon juice adds tartness to the loaf.Sour Cream- The sour cream gives the bread loaf a moistness and keeps it from drying.Oil- Just like the sour cream, adds moistness to the loaf. Extra light oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil will all work.Powdered Sugar- The powdered sugar will be used for the glaze.Lemon Juice- We will just need a hit of lemon juice but you can substitute it for orange juice.Milk- The milk will help with consistency in the glaze.
How to Make Cranberry Orange Bread-
Combine dry ingredients- Start by combining the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.Beat eggs and sugar- In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, butter, and sugar until doubled in size, about 2-3 minutes.Add wet ingredients- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and zest, lemon juice, sour cream, and oil. Pour into the egg mixture and beat on low just until combined.Combine wet and dry ingredients- Add half of the flour mixture and carefully fold with a spatula. Add the remaining flour and continue to fold with a spatula until the flour is combined.Add cranberries- Add the cranberries at once and fold in carefully not to deflate the batter.Bake loaf- Pout the mixture into a bread pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean if inserted into the center of the loaf. Cool loaf completely.Make glaze- Whisk together the powdered sugar with lemon juice and milk until a smooth consistency forms. Drizzle the glaze over the bread loaf.Serve- Serve and Enjoy, friend.
Storing & Freezing:
Store: The bread may be stored wrapped at room temperature for 2-3 days, then refrigerated.Freeze: Once the bread is cooled, wrap it tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or refrigerator overnight.
Frequently Asked Questions-
More Sweet Bread Recipes:
Sweet Bread is a great idea when you want something sweet, here are some of our favorite sweet bread recipes:
Chocolate Chip Banana BreadLemon Loaf RecipeChocolate Peanut Butter BreadBanana Nut BredBanana Zucchini BreadApple Bread Recipe
