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Cranberry Orange Bread

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This easy cranberry orange bread is a festive, tender quick bread bursting with tart cranberries and bright citrus flavor. Perfect for Thanksgiving brunch or cozy mornings, it comes together quickly and is always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • Zest from 1 large orange
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (do not thaw if frozen)
  • Optional glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoons orange juice, pinch of orange zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in cranberries until evenly distributed.
  6. Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Optionally, sprinkle a few extra cranberries on top.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean.
  8. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil after 40 minutes.
  9. Cool bread in pan for 15 minutes, then lift out and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For optional glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Drizzle over cooled bread.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute coconut oil for butter and plant-based yogurt for Greek yogurt. Toss cranberries in a tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking. Let bread cool completely before slicing for best texture. Mini loaves or muffins can be made by adjusting baking time.

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Keywords: cranberry orange bread, Thanksgiving brunch, quick bread, holiday baking, citrus bread, easy loaf, festive bread

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