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Ina Garten Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe

Ina Garten Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe

Emily Grace
If you love sweet and fruity bread, you will enjoy this Ina Garten Cranberry Orange Bread recipe. It is soft, moist and full of fresh flavors. The bright taste of oranges blends perfectly with tart cranberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons orange zest from 2 oranges
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the glaze:

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven

  • Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir to mix well.

Combine Sugar and Orange Zest

  • Rub sugar and orange zest together with your fingers. This releases natural oils and flavor.

Cream Butter and Sugar

  • In another bowl, beat butter and sugar mixture until light and fluffy using a wooden spoon.

Add Eggs and Vanilla

  • Add eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract until smooth and combined.

Add Orange Juice

  • Pour in orange juice slowly. Mix until batter is even and creamy.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

  • Add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Fold in Cranberries and Walnuts

  • Gently fold cranberries and walnuts into the batter for even distribution.

Pour Batter into Pan

  • Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake the Bread

  • Bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.

Prepare Glaze

  • While bread cools, mix powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.

Glaze the Bread

  • Drizzle glaze over warm bread. Let it soak slightly before slicing.

Cool Completely

  • Place bread on a cooling rack. Let it cool for 15–20 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh cranberries for better flavor.
  • Zest the oranges yourself for stronger taste.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep bread soft.
  • Let the bread cool slightly before glazing.
  • Add walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
Keyword Ina Garten Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe