orange cranberry bread

Certainly! Here’s a recipe for delicious orange cranberry 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
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2-3 oranges)
• 2 tablespoons grated orange zest (from the same oranges)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

For the glaze (optional):

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the orange juice and grated orange zest.
4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
5. Gently fold in the cranberries.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep in mind that ovens can vary, so it’s best to start checking around the 50-minute mark.
8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.
9. If you’d like to add a glaze, mix the powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons of orange juice (adjust for your desired consistency). Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.
10. Once the glaze sets, slice the bread and enjoy your homemade orange cranberry bread!

This bread is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. The combination of sweet orange and tart cranberries makes it a delightful treat.