Christmas Cranberry Bread Recipe with Orange Glaze: The Perfect Holiday Gift from Your Kitchen
There's something magical about the moment when tart cranberries meet sweet orange in a tender, buttery loaf. The first time I pulled a cranberry bread from my oven during Christmas week, watching that gorgeous glaze cascade down the golden sides, I knew I'd stumbled onto something special. After two decades perfecting this Christmas cranberry bread recipe and countless loaves later, I'm convinced this isn't just a recipe—it's the ultimate holiday gift idea that comes straight from your heart and kitchen.
Source: recipeshomely
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- teaspoon baking powder
- teaspoon salt
- milk, room temperature
- Zest of 1 large orange, divided
- freshly squeezed orange juice
- tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- granulated sugar
- large eggs, room temperature
- fresh cranberries
- tablespoon flour
- powdered sugar
- tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- teaspoon orange zest