Today we baked something just a little different. Something unlike anything I’ve ever made. I was hesitant to make it because I wasn’t sure that the rest of my family would enjoy it. But like I said, when the kids help in the kitchen they always seem more willing to experiment with the taste testing. We baked a loaf of Cranberry Orange Bread. Let me warn you, you may want to make multiple loaves. The one loaf we made was devoured within 10 minutes and loved by everyone.
If you’ve never made a recipe with the combination of cranberry and orange, it is a must try. These two flavors complement one another so well. The tartness of the cranberry with the sweetness of the orange are wonderful together. And anything made with cranberry is a beautiful addition to any table during the holiday season.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour*
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil (I substituted 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter)
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, sliced in half
zest of 1 large orange
Orange Glaze Ingredients:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
If you’d like to try this recipe you can find the directions over at Dixie Crystals. Recipe originally adapted from The Novice Chef.
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Do I get some with coffee when we arrive? You know how I like good eats. Don’t let Bob eat it all. Ha ha!
Love PaPa Kenny
I love cranberries and orange together..this bread sounds absolutely delicious..hopefully we can bake a few loaf’s if we have the time! I wonder if a hint of dark chocolate would be good? I would love this bread with some loose leaf orange or chocolate tea! The photo’s look great!
I’m enjoying keeping up with you guys via your blog. Baking ten days before Christmas is surely keeping you busy in the kitchen with the kids, and that’s a good thing. I was given a cranberry/orange breakfast bread many years ago by a friend, and it is our favorite quick bread. It has more orange juice in it than your recipe but probably tastes quite similar. I buy cranberries and freeze them when they are in season and available and then have them available for this recipe year round. We wish all of you a beautiful Christmas and a great 2016.
Thanks Carol! I’m so glad that you’re enjoying our blog. The kids and I are having a good time taking pictures and writing the blog. It has proven to be challenging this week with company in town but luckily it’s my mom and she’s here to do lots of baking with the kids, which gives me a much needed break. I’ve never baked much with cranberries but I think it’s my new favorite thing. I’ll definitely be freezing some as well so that I can continue to make this bread year round. I hope you and Roger have a wonderful Christmas!
I think our chocolate tea will have cranberry bread with chocolate bits!! ANTICIPATION…!!
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