Glazed Cranberry & Crystallized Ginger Loaf (Quick Bread)
This delightful bread combines the zesty flavors of lemon with the tartness of cranberries and a hint of warmth from chopped crystallized ginger. The moist and tender texture is complemented by a sweet lemon glaze that adds a finishing touch of citrusy sweetness. Perfect for a cozy brunch or a delightful dessert, this bread is sure to be a hit with friends and family.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- Bread:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp 2% milk
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, picked over
- 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
- Glaze:
- 3/4 cup powdered (confectioner's) sugar
- 4 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- For the bread, preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 8½- by 4½-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl, using a hand mixer) set on a medium speed, beat together butter, sugar and lemon zest until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating to combine after each addition.
- Turn the mixer to low and gradually add the flour mixture and milk. Beat until just combined.
- Take care not to overbeat or the bread will be tough.
- Remove the bowl from the mixer and, using a rubber spatula, stir in the cranberries and chopped crystallized ginger.
- Pour the batter into prepared pan and level with a spatula.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few crumbs attached, 50 to 60 minutes. Let the bread sit in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Run a knife around the outside and turn the pan upside down to release the bread. Let cool on a wire rack for 1 hour, then glaze.
- For the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice and zest, and salt until combined. Drizzle over cooled quick bread.
Yield
Makes 1 loaf
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 43 g
- Protein Content: 6 g
- Fat Content: 11 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
- Cholesterol Content: 69 mg
- Sodium Content: 147 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Sugar Content: 28 g
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