Glazed Orange Cranberry Loaf with Fresh Milled Flour

5 from 2 votes

Glazed Orange Cranberry Loaf with Fresh Milled Flour

There’s something quietly enchanting about the smell of fresh bread mingling with bright citrus and tart berries, especially during the holiday season. Perfect for a Christmas brunch, this Glazed Orange Cranberry Loaf, made with fresh milled flour, brings that lovely combination right into your kitchen. Imagine biting into a loaf that's delicately sweet with a subtle tang, the kind of treat that pairs perfectly with a cup of hot tea or a cup of coffee. If you’re curious about fresh milling your own flour or just looking for a cozy loaf to try, this quick bread recipe is a gentle place to start. It might just become a new favorite way to welcome the this time of year.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword orange cranberry loaf

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings slices

Calories 242kcal

Ingredients

Loaf:

2 cups freshly milled soft white wheat flour finely milled (230 grams)
¾ cup sugar 135 grams
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup butter melted (58 grams)
1 egg
¾ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 cups fresh cranberries

Glaze:

¾ cup powdered sugar 75 grams
2-3 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
½ teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
Mix together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, orange juice, orange zest, and melted butter.
Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then gently fold in the cranberries.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
Allow the loaf to cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
For the glaze, mix together all ingredients.
Drizzle over the loaf once it has cooled completely.

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