Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze

 

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

Zest of 1 orange

3/4 cup fresh orange juice

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 large egg

1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped

For the Simple Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Orange zest (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

Preheat and Prepare:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Add Orange Zest:

Stir in the orange zest to distribute evenly.

Prepare Wet Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, vegetable oil, and egg.

Combine Wet and Dry:

Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix.

Fold in Cranberries:

Gently fold the chopped cranberries into the batter.

Pour into Pan:

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.

Bake:

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Make the Glaze:

While the bread cools, whisk powdered sugar with orange juice to make a smooth glaze.

Glaze the Bread:

Drizzle the glaze over the slightly cooled bread.

Optional Garnish:

Garnish with fresh orange zest if desired.

Slice and Enjoy:

Once the glaze has set, slice and enjoy!