Cranberry Orange Quick Bread

I love a good quick bread! They are so easy to make and because they lack yeast, you can have a warm loaf of bread ready to eat in no time. Try my banana, blueberry zucchini, and strawberry banana bread whenever you crave a slice of amazing bread.

Cranberry Orange Quick Bread

While I love all the cookies, treats, and sweets of the holidays, one of my favorite things to bake, and gift this time of year, are quick bread. They are super simple and everyone loves to get and eat bread! This cranberry orange bread is exceptionally festive during the holiday season. The red of the cranberries add such a seasonal look. Wrap one up with a nice bow and you’ll be the favorite gift of the season. Last week I made the most delicious cranberry orange scones I have ever eaten. I seriously could not stop myself from eating “just one more” and the orange glaze on top was divine. This bread reminds me of those scones. Cranberry and orange just go together. The tart from the cranberry compliments the zingy citrus of the orange and surround with a tender sweet bread that is just luscious. The two-ingredient glaze just makes it that much better. You need to make this loaf today!

Ingredients in Cranberry Orange Quick Bread

Although winter is the peak season for both oranges and cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries and make this year-round. If you have it, fresh orange juice is always best, giving it a fresh deep flavor. But you can certainly use orange juice already made up from concentrate or buy from the store. Either way will still deliver an impeccable flavor.

Cranberries: Fresh or frozen cranberries work. Sugar: This is for rolling the cranberries in.Flour: All purpose flour works well.Baking soda: Your leavening agent to help your bread be light and fluffy.Salt: Gives essential flavor and balance to your bread.Vegetable oil: I used canola oil.Sugar: Yes more sugar, this goes in the bread mix.Orange zest: Adds intense orange flavor you don’t want to leave out.Eggs: Large or extra large eggs lighten beaten.Orange juice: Fresh is best but you can use concentrate or pre-made orange juice when that is easier.

Glaze

Orange juice: Again, fresh is best!Powdered sugar: This dissolves will which helps make the glaze super smooth. Grated orange peel: This optional but it really adds a fresh taste to the glaze.

How to Make Cranberry Orange Quick Bread

This cranberry orange quick bread is pretty simple to throw together and then you let the oven do the hard work. In no time your home will be filled with the most amazing aroma. A fresh citrusy sweet smell that will also make your mouth water. Hang on, the bread’s coming!

On the counter or in the fridge: This will keep in a plastic bag or an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. And about 7-9 days in the fridge.Freeze: This bread freezes beautifully. Let it cool completely, don’t glaze it. Wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and then place in a freezer safe bag. It will keep for 2-3 months. Glaze once you’ve thawed it on your counter or overnight in your fridge.