Cranberry Orange Loaf Bread

Dry Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
1/4 cup milk (room temperature)
Zest of 1 large orange
1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
6 Tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs (room temperature)
Add-Ins
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 Tbsp flour (for coating the cranberries)

For the Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp heavy cream


Instructions:
1. Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Prepare Cranberries:
Toss the cranberries with 1/2 tablespoon of flour to coat evenly. This helps prevent them from sinking during baking.
4. Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition add orange juice and the orange zest
5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in Cranberries:
Gently fold the floured cranberries into the batter.
7. Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Bake for 50–60 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.
8. Prepare the Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream. Adjust the consistency with more cream or powdered sugar if needed.
9. Glaze and Serve:
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf.
Slice and enjoy your cranberry-orange bread!
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