Glazed Cranberry Bread

Glazed Cranberry Bread

Ingredients:

For the Bread:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven:
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
2. Prepare the Bread Batter:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In another bowl, mix the melted butter, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
   • Gently fold in the cranberries.
3. Bake the Bread:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
   • Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
   • Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Prepare the Glaze:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
5. Glaze the Bread:
   • Once the bread is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top.
   • Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your delicious glazed cranberry bread!