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A sliced loaf of Cranberry Bread with Orange Glaze on a wooden board
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Cranberry Bread with Orange Glaze

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon sal t
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 large egg , beaten
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 0.75 cup orange juice
  • 1.5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup confectioners ' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the beaten egg, 0.75 cup orange juice, and 1 tablespoon orange zest.
  • Stir the liquid ingredients into the flour mixture until just moistened.
  • Fold in the cranberries and chopped walnuts.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons orange juice, and 1 teaspoon orange zest to create the glaze.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread before slicing.