Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze

🍊 Cranberry Orange Bread with Simple Glaze

Bright, Moist, and Perfect for the Holidays

This festive yogurt-based loaf is bursting with tart cranberries and fresh orange zest, then soaked in citrus syrup and topped with a sweet orange glaze. It’s the kind of treat that works for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack—and it’s always a hit at holiday gatherings.

🧂 Ingredients

For the Loaf

• 1½ cups + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tsp grated orange zest
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1½ cups cranberries (fresh or thawed frozen)

For the Syrup

• ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
• ⅓ cup sugar

For the Glaze

• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
• 2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice