Cranberry Orange Bread with Orange Butter
Brighten your mornings or elevate your teatime with this irresistible Cranberry Orange Bread with Orange Butter. Bursting with zesty orange flavor and dotted with tart, fresh cranberries, this moist quick bread offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Infused with freshly grated orange zest and freshly squeezed juice, the bread is complemented perfectly by a creamy, homemade orange butter that adds a citrusy, buttery indulgence to every bite. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, this loaf bakes to perfection in under an hour, making it an ideal option for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. Its vibrant flavors and festive look make it a show-stopper on any holiday table or lazy weekend morning. Serve it warm with a dollop of orange butter, and watch it disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest (freshly grated)
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.75 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 2 units Large eggs
- 1.5 cups Fresh cranberries (coarsely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened, for orange butter)
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest (for orange butter)
- 1 teaspoon Orange juice (for orange butter)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest. Mix well to distribute the zest evenly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, orange juice, milk, and eggs until thoroughly combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Fold in the chopped cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the cranberry orange bread in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the bread cools, prepare the orange butter. In a small bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, orange zest, and orange juice until light and fluffy.
Serve slices of the cranberry orange bread with a generous spread of orange butter. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.3 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.6 g | 483% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 770 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 2043 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 486.4 g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 263.4 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 1199 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
