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sourdough cranberry orange bread slices on a plate with oranges and cranberries arranged around the slices as garnish.

Sourdough Cranberry Orange Bread

Get ready for perfect sweet quick bread for fall and winter. This cranberry orange sourdough bread uses sourdough discard and fresh cranberries to create a sweet and tart treat that pairs perfectly with your favorite cozy beverage.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • cups all purpose flour
  • teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ cup sourdough discard
  • cup vegetable oil or other neutral tasting oil
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • zest from 1 large orange reserve 1 teaspoon of zest for glaze
  • cup fresh cranberries

For the Orange Glaze

  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted salted or unsalted + a pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper along the long ends of the pan. Spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, milk, sourdough discard, vegetable oil, sugars, egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
  • Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to stir in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until almost combined. Add the cranberries and stir until just combined.
  • Scoop the batter into the prepared baking pan. Use the spoon or spatula to gently smooth the top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool in pan for 20 minutes. Then, remove the loaf from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Glaze

  • Whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and melted butter until smooth.
  • Place a sheet of parchment paper under your wire rack. Pour the glaze over the loaf, allowing it to run over the edges of the loaf. Let set for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 168mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Breads, Fall Desserts, Sourdough Discard, Thanksgiving Dessert
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