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Easy Kid-Friendly Cranberry Orange Bread with Glaze

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This moist and tender cranberry orange bread is perfectly balanced with tart cranberries and a sweet orange glaze. It’s a simple, kid-approved recipe that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or bake sales.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest (from about 2 oranges)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (170g) fresh or frozen cranberries (if frozen, toss with 1 tablespoon flour)
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional, for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined (a few lumps are fine). Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in cranberries (if using frozen, toss with 1 tablespoon flour first).
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If top browns too quickly, tent with foil at 40 minutes.
  7. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes, then lift out using parchment handles and cool completely on rack.
  8. For the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Add more juice for thinner consistency. Stir in optional orange zest.
  9. Once bread is completely cool, drizzle glaze over top. Let set for a few minutes before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and buttermilk. Do not overmix the batter. If using frozen cranberries, toss with flour to prevent sinking. Let bread cool completely before glazing. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze unglazed for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: cranberry orange bread, kid-friendly, quick bread, orange glaze, easy baking

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