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Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-09-12 |6 Comments
Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread
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Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread

PREP15 min
COOK50 min

This Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread recipe is bursting with tangy cranberries and fresh orange flavor, topped with a zesty glaze. Easy, festive, and delicious!

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
  3. 3
    In a separate bowl, whisk orange juice, milk, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
  4. 4
    Add wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
  5. 5
    Fold in chopped cranberries until evenly distributed.
  6. 6
    Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 48-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. 7
    Let bread cool in pan 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. 8
    To make the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons orange juice (add a bit more if needed) and orange zest for extra flavor. Drizzle over cooled bread, slice, and enjoy!

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