Cranberry Orange Bread with Almond Glaze
Cuisine: American
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy cranberries and zesty orange flavors in this moist and aromatic bread. Topped with a sweet almond glaze, this bread is perfect for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of tea.

Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 8
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, vegetable oil, egg, and orange zest.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.