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Moist Orange Cranberry Bread

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This Moist Orange Cranberry Bread is packed with fresh cranberries and infused with zesty orange flavor. The perfect balance of tart and sweet, this bread is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or holiday gifting. It’s tender, moist, and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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  • For the Bread:
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 large orange)
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
    • 2 large eggs
    • ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
    • ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries, roughly chopped
  • For the Orange Glaze (Optional):
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2–3 tablespoons orange juice
    • ½ teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Mix the Wet Ingredients:
    • In a large bowl, combine the sugar and orange zest, rubbing them together with your fingers to release the oils from the zest.
    • Add the melted butter, eggs, orange juice, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the cranberries.
  5. Bake the Bread:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Prepare the Orange Glaze (Optional):
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more orange juice or powdered sugar if needed.
  7. Glaze and Serve:
    • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Substitute dried cranberries if fresh or frozen are unavailable, but reduce the sugar by 2 tablespoons.
  • Add ½ cup chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts) for extra texture.
  • This bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/moist-orange-cranberry-bread/