Glazed Cranberry Sweet Bread - buttermilk sweet bread studded with fresh and juicy cranberries, finished up with a sweet cream glaze. My favorite sweet bread for the holidays!
This past weekend we got our first snowfall of this season. Guess who was the most excited? Yep, our kids. I was holding on tight to my mug, filled with steaming hot lemon tea. I realized that winter is upon us and there is no escaping the cold weather. Honestly, I am not sure where did the time go. I was just enjoying the warm fall days and all of a sudden, there are 30's in the forecast for this whole week. I've been so busy (lots going on here, behind the scenes) and BAM! We are in the middle of November.
Considering it all, I proceeded to bake this bread. Sweet breads are one of my favorite things to bake on chilly days and also there are cranberries involved. If you have been reading CCS for some time, you know that I LOVE cranberries. I can never just buy one bag. I always stock up. My Fresh Cranberry Muffins and this easy Cranberry Bread are family favorites. This Glazed Cranberry Bread is always so festive. It practically just screams holidays! It's delicious to snack on along a steaming hot latte or tea or fantastic to make and gift to friends and family. It's soft and moist. It's finished up with a sweet cream glaze. I love baking with fresh cranberries and the tartness they add to breads, cakes, muffins. The sweet cream glaze pairs with them perfectly, balancing the flavors of sweet and tarty.
HOW TO MAKE GLAZED CRANBERRY BREAD?
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Preheat oven and grease and flour (or line with parchment paper) your loaf pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. Add cranberries and toss to coat all berries in the flour mixture. This will prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
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In another mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vanilla, butter and egg. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until all of the flour mixture is incorporated. Do not overmix. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
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Bake the bread the top is golden brown and the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Invert onto a cooling rack and cool completely before glazing.
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In a small bowl, mix sifted powdered sugar with cream. Whisk until smooth and drizzling consistency. Pour the glaze over the bread. Let sit until the glaze stops dripping and sets. Slice and serve.
HOW TO FREEZE CRANBERRY BREAD?
You can freeze un-glazed bread for up to 3 months. Wrap completely cooled bread in saran wrap, then place in a freezer bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible. Place in freezer.
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GLAZED CRANBERRY SWEET BREAD RECIPE
Glazed Cranberry Sweet Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup butter melted or vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
for the glaze:
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons heavy cream or half and half or milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease and flour (or line with parchment paper) a 9" by 5" loaf pan. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt.
- Add cranberries and toss to coat all berries in the flour mixture. This will prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vanilla, butter and egg.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until all of the flour mixture is incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake the bread for 40 to 45 minutes, OR until the top is golden brown and the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Invert onto a cooling rack and cool completely before glazing.
- In a small bowl, mix sifted powdered sugar with cream. Whisk until smooth and drizzling consistency.
- Pour the glaze over the bread. Let sit until the glaze stops dripping and sets.
- Slice and serve.
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
I want snow - lots of it - and a slice of this bread!!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thanks so much, Megan!
Kelly - A Side of Sweet says
Every time I look at pictures from home (Wisconsin) I am SO thankful to live in San Francisco! I am completely anti-snow! The only good thing about it is that it inspires recipes like this cranberry bread, but I definitely wouldn't need a snowday to enjoy it. Looks delicious!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
I totally envy you living in CA! I miss warm weather! Thanks for stopping by, Kelly!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
I'm totally loving all the cranberry recipes floating around lately! We didn't have them much growing up, but now I love them. SO perfect for holidays!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
Anna, this recipe makes me want to run out right now and buy a bag of fresh cranberries. You're absolutely right about cranberry desserts being festive. I'm so excited for the holidays. This time of year is always so happy and magical (and delicious!).
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
This is the perfect holiday bread. Pinned.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you, Jocelyn!
Melissa @ Treats With a Twist says
Your photos are beautiful! and this makes me want to run out and buy cranberries! How festive!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
This really *is* festive! Those cranberries do it every time 🙂
This would be perfect for the upcoming holidays. Thanks!
sally says
absolutely beautiful Anna! I love the glaze on top. Perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
Oh, I'm so not ready for the snow either! But gorgeous warm baked goods sure do make it easier. This is beautiful!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
This is absolutely gorgeous Anna! Pinned!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
This bread is so pretty! We got snow and freezing temperatures this weekend too! I'm missing that fall weather!!!
Sues says
This is a seriously beautiful bread!! I've been cooking/baking with cranberries like crazy lately and I may have to add this to my list 🙂
Heather @ Shards of Lavender says
Anna, I love snow as much as your kids, but like watching it from inside with a cup of tea like you...We woke up this morning to our first few inches and it looks dreamy, but I'm just cold! I adore the tartness of cranberries and this sweet bread sounds perfect, especially with the glaze on top. Thank you for the recipe and keep warm!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Anna, We also got our first real snow fall of the season Saturday night! The kids were so excited! 🙂 I love this cranberry bread! Perfect for the holidays! so festive and beautiful!