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Cranberry Orange Glaze Bread Recipe

Cranberry Orange Glaze Bread Recipe

Bright, tender cranberry orange bread topped with a zesty citrus glaze. Perfect for brunch, gifting, or afternoon coffee.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.9 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.75 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 1 tbsp finely grated orange zest from 1–2 oranges
  • 0.75 cup fresh orange juice
  • 0.33 cup plain yogurt not Greek; for moisture
  • 0.5 cup melted unsalted butter slightly cooled
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1.75 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar for the glaze
  • 3 tbsp orange juice for the glaze
  • 0.5 tsp orange zest for the glaze
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract optional, for the glaze

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with a parchment sling.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest in a large bowl.
  • Whisk orange juice, yogurt, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter in a separate bowl until smooth.
  • Fold the wet mixture into the dry just until no dry streaks remain; do not overmix.
  • Gently fold in cranberries and walnuts, if using.
  • Scrape batter into the pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake 50–60 minutes, until a tester in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning early.
  • Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then lift out and cool on a rack until warm.
  • Stir powdered sugar, orange juice, zest, and vanilla until thick yet pourable. Drizzle over the loaf and let set.

Notes

Try swapping walnuts for pecans, or use 1 cup dried cranberries if fresh aren’t available. For extra orange punch, add a few drops of orange extract to the glaze. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for 2–3 days or freeze slices up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Cranberry Orange Glaze Bread Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.