Description
Experience the mixture of cranberries and vibrant orange zest, in our Cranberry Orange Bread. Enjoy comfort and indulgence, with this Cranberry Orange Bread that seamlessly transitions from breakfast to a satisfying dessert. With each bite, you’ll discover a balance of flavors – the richness of butter and cream complementing the tart bursts of cranberry all enhanced by the refreshing citrus notes of orange. Created with care and a hint of nostalgia this bread carries within it the warmth of shared moments and the pleasure of savoring life’s joys.
Ingredients
1 orange
½ cup butter
¾ cup sugar
2 eggs (room temperature)
½ cup light cream or milk
1 ½ cups flour + 1 tbsp. for dusting cranberries
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 ¼ cups cranberries
Glaze:
2 tbsp. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Flour an 8×4 inch pan.
Grate the orange peel. Squeeze out 1 tablespoon of juice. Keep them aside.
Whisk together the sugar and butter until it becomes light and creamy. Then add the eggs and cream followed by stirring in 1 tablespoon of orange juice.
In a bowl combine the flour baking powder, salt and grated orange peel.
Gently incorporate the dry mixture into the butter mixture stirring until just combined.
Set aside 2 tablespoons of cranberries. Toss the remaining cranberries with 1 tablespoon of flour. Fold them into the batter. Pour the batter into the pan. Sprinkle with the reserved cranberries on top.
Bake for 50 55 minutes. Until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Once done allow the bread to cool on a rack.
Prepare a glaze by mixing sugar with milk. Poke holes in the loaf using a toothpick or fork and drizzle the glaze over it. Let it cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
To make a gluten-free version of our Cranberry Orange Bread follow these adjustments:
Flour: Replace the 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour with a high-quality blend specifically made for gluten-free baking. Look for blends that have xanthan gum or another binding agent included to replicate the texture of flour.
Xanthan Gum: If your chosen gluten-free flour blend doesn’t already contain xanthan gum you may want to consider adding ½ to 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum to the mixture. This addition will enhance the structure and elasticity of the bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
