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Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread
If you need a quick and easy breakfast option around the holidays, this Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread Recipe is the solution! This moist quick bread is bursting with tart cranberry flavor and the orange glaze adds the perfect blend of sweet citrus.
Generously spray a large loaf pan (9x5x3) with Baking Spray.
Finely chop dried cranberries in a food processor.
Combine chopped cranberries, baking soda, butter and boiling water. Set aside.
In a large bowl - beat egg, salt and honey for about 10 seconds. (Spray measuring cup with cooking spray before measuring the honey to prevent a sticky situation)
In a separate bowl - sift the flour and baking powder.
While mixing - add the cranberry liquid to the egg and honey mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
Slowly add the dry ingredients and stir until no dry clumps remain. Do not over mix.
Transfer batter to the greased loaf pan. Run the tip of your spatula lengthwise down the middle of the batter to create the crack at the top of the bread.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and removed clean.
Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for 5-10 minutes.
Using a potholder or towel - gently flip the loaf pan upside down and catch the cranberry bread with the other hand.
Cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes.
While the bread is cooling prepare the glaze.
Orange Glaze
Stir the powdered sugar, orange juice and zest together with a fork.
Drizzle glaze over the top of the cranberry bread.
Allow glaze to set for 10-15 minutes.
Slice and serve OR package and give as gifts!
Notes
Here is an interesting add in: Crush dried thyme into a powder and add about 1/4 tsp to the glaze. It adds a slightly savory element. Taste test on a small portion before adding thyme to the entire batch of glaze.