HOMEMADE Cranberry Orange Bread

Ingredients:

For the Bread:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped

For the Orange Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, egg, and melted butter.
4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in Cranberries:
   • Gently fold in the chopped cranberries until evenly distributed in the batter.
6. Fill the Loaf Pan:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool:
   • Allow the cranberry orange bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Prepare Orange Glaze:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
10. Drizzle Glaze:
    • Once the bread is completely cooled, drizzle the orange glaze over the top.
11. Slice and Serve:
    • Slice the cranberry orange bread and serve. Enjoy the wonderful combination of flavors!

Notes:

• You can use frozen cranberries if fresh ones are not available. No need to thaw them before chopping.
• Adjust the sweetness of the glaze according to your preference by adding more or less powdered sugar.