Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup milk (2%)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup oil (canola or vegetable)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups frozen cranberries
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, milk, orange juice, zest, oil, eggs and vanilla.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
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In a small bowl, toss the frozen cranberries with a tablespoon of flour to coat.
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Gently fold the cranberries into the batter.
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Pour the bread batter into a greased 9″x5″ bread pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center of the bread should come out clean.
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Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes, then remove the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
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To make the glaze, combine the powdered sugar, orange juice and zest, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Mix until it is smooth.
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Once the bread is cool, spread the glaze on top of the bread. Slice and serve.
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Freezes well!
