Cranberry Bread
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Cranberry bread is infused with fresh citrus zest for a vibrant twist and drizzled with a tangy citrus glaze. This moist, flavorful loaf combines tart cranberries with a zesty, sweet finish, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Total Time
1 Hour, 20 Minutes
Serving Size
Makes 8 Servings
2/3
cup buttermilk
6
tablespoons butter, melted
1/3
cup orange juice
1
large egg
2
teaspoons orange zest
2
cups flour
1
cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1
teaspoon cinnamon
1
teaspoon baking powder
3/4
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon baking soda
1
cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved or coarsely chopped
1/2
cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
Glaze
1
cup powdered sugar
1 to 1 1/2
tablespoons orange juice
1
Heat oven to 375°F. Set oven rack to middle position.
2
Spray 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
3
In small bowl stir together buttermilk, butter, orange juice, egg and orange zest. Set aside.
4
In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
5
Stir liquid ingredients into dry ingredients with rubber spatula until just moistened. Gently stir in cranberries and walnuts. Do not overmix.
6
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake 20 minutes.
7
Reduce heat to 350°F. Continue to bake 40 to 45 minutes longer or until golden brown and toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.
8
Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn out onto rack. Cool.
9
To make glaze, stir together powdered sugar and enough orange juice to create a glaze consistency. Drizzle over cooled bread.
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