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Golden loaf of Cranberry Orange Yeast Bread with orange glaze sliced on a holiday table for Easy Christmas Breads For Gifts.

Christmas Cranberry Bread with Orange Glaze


  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Description

This festive quick bread combines tart cranberries and bright orange in a tender, golden loaf topped with a glossy citrus glaze. It’s an easy holiday treat perfect for sharing or gifting.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 23 tablespoons orange juice (for glaze)

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

    2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.

    3. Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, then beat in eggs one at a time.

    4. Stir in orange zest, vanilla, and half of the orange juice.

    5. Alternate adding the flour mixture and remaining orange juice and milk, stirring until just combined.

    6. Fold in cranberries coated lightly with flour.

    7. Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

    8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

    9. Whisk powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.

    10. When the loaf is slightly warm, drizzle the glaze over the top and let it set before slicing.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 50 minutes
    • Category: bread
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 12 slices
    • Calories: 260
    • Sugar: 25
    • Sodium: 220
    • Fat: 10
    • Saturated Fat: 6
    • Unsaturated Fat: 3
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 40
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 4
    • Cholesterol: 55

    Keywords: christmas, cranberry bread, orange glaze, holiday bread, quick bread, festive bake, cranberry orange, holiday baking, gift bread