Orange-Cranberry Delight Bread This moist and flavorful bread combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with a sweet orange glaze, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup milk, room temperature Zest of 1 large orange, divided 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and patted dry 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice, or to reach desired consistency 1 tsp orange zest, reserved from the orange above Instructions Prep: Preheat your oven to 350?F. Butter a 6 cup (8 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch) loaf pan, then dust it with flour, tapping out the excess. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside. In a measuring cup, combine the milk, zest of the orange (set aside 1 tsp for the glaze), and freshly squeezed orange juice. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium/high speed for about 2-3 minutes until combined. It doesn't need to be completely smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated. Add the flour mixture in two parts, alternating with the milk mixture, mixing on medium/low speed until just combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed. Toss the cranberries with 1/2 tablespoon of flour and gently fold them into the batter until just incorporated. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before running a knife around the edges and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. To prepare the glaze, stir together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and the reserved teaspoon of orange zest in a separate bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more orange juice to thin it out or more powdered sugar to thicken it as desired. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread and enjoy!
