Description
Orange Cranberry Yogurt Bread is a soft, bright, citrus infused loaf made with creamy Greek yogurt, fresh orange zest, fresh orange juice, and tart cranberries. The melted butter and yogurt create a tender crumb while the cranberries add refreshing bursts of flavor. A simple orange glaze finishes the loaf with sweet citrus aroma and a glossy look. This bread slices beautifully and stays moist for days, making it ideal for breakfast or an everyday treat.
Ingredients
½ cup melted butter
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon alcohol free vanilla flavor such as Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor or Alcohol Free Simply Organic
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
Zest of 1 orange
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries halved if large
Glaze
½ cup powdered icing sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×4 inch or 9×5 inch loaf pan
2. In a large bowl whisk melted butter Greek yogurt and sugar until creamy
3. Add eggs vanilla flavor and orange juice then whisk until smooth
4. Combine flour baking powder salt and orange zest in a separate bowl
5. Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined
6. Fold in cranberries distributing them evenly through the batter
7. Spread batter into the prepared loaf pan and add a few extra cranberries on top if desired
8. Bake 60 to 70 minutes covering loosely with foil after 40 minutes if browning quickly
9. Test doneness with a toothpick which should come out clean or with moist crumbs
10. Cool the loaf in the pan briefly then transfer to a rack to cool completely
11. Prepare glaze by stirring orange juice into powdered sugar to reach desired consistency
12. Drizzle glaze over cooled loaf and allow to set before slicing
Notes
This recipe works well with citrus variations such as lemon or lime and pairs nicely with berries like blueberries or raspberries
Frozen cranberries may lengthen bake time so rely on doneness rather than the clock
Halving large cranberries ensures balanced distribution and prevents strong sour bursts in a single bite
For a pink glaze replace orange juice with cranberry juice
Let the loaf cool fully before slicing to avoid crumbling since yogurt keeps the crumb moist
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 to 70 minutes
- Category: Bread and Baked Goods
- Method: Baked loaf
- Cuisine: American