Cranberry Orange Bubble Pull Apart Bread Recipe

Our Cranberry Orange Bubble Bread is the perfect sweet breakfast treat. Soft dough pieces are coated in citrus sugar, tossed with juicy craisins, and finished with a fresh orange glaze. If you love easy, pull-apart breakfast recipes, this one needs to be at the top of your list.

This is one of those crazy old recipes that we’ve been making since our oldest daughter was about 2 years old, and it’s still part of our holiday and weekend traditions. I’ve partnered with Reynolds Wrap to help make cooking AND cleanup faster, so I can spend more time making memories with my family.

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Years ago a friend made us a cream cheese version of this easy cranberry orange pull-apart bread for breakfast. One day I had everything on hand except the cream cheese, so I made it without it, and we’ve never missed it. I remember our daughter happily dipping and placing each dough ball into the pan. She’s still just as happy when I make this!

Ingredients For Cranberry Orange Bubble Bread

This easy Orange Bubble Bread Recipe is the kind of thing that is perfect for holiday mornings, relaxed weekend brunch, or a simple dessert when you’re craving something cozy. Serve it on Easter morning or anytime you want a no-fuss treat that everyone will devour. Let’s jump in.

• Frozen Rhodes Rolls: The soft, pull-apart base of the Orange Bubble Bread.
• Orange Zest: Adds bright, fresh citrus flavor.
• Sugar: Sweetens the dough and helps create the caramelized coating.
• Butter: Binds the sugar mixture and adds richness.
• Craisins: Bring chewy bursts of tart sweetness.
• Powdered Sugar: Creates the smooth, sweet glaze.
• Orange Juice: Thins the glaze and adds fresh citrus flavor.
• Reynold’s Nonstick Foil: Prevents sticking and makes cleanup fast and easy.

You can easily switch up the flavors in this bubble bread to keep things interesting. Try using lemon zest and a lemon glaze instead of orange for a bright, tangy twist. For a warmer, spiced version, add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar along with the orange zest to give the bread a cozy, flavorful kick.

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How To Make Orange Bubble Pull Apart Bread

A few quick steps and you’ve got a warm breakfast dish. It’s the kind of effortless recipe that makes you feel like the best mom! No homemade dough, no yeast, no fuss required.

1. Prep: Line a 3 QT casserole dish with Reynold’s Nonstick Foil. If you don’t have foil, try parchment paper.
2. Thaw: Let the bread dough soften at room temperature, then using a knife cut each roll into quarters.
3. Coat: Roll the dough pieces in a bowl of melted butter, then in the sugar mixture.
4. Sprinkle: Add craisins evenly throughout the dough pieces.
5. Bake: Bake at 350 degrees F until golden, puffed, and fragrant.
6. Finish: Whisk together the glaze, drizzle or brush it over the warm bread, and serve with bacon and scrambled eggs.

Serving This Bubble Bread to a Crowd

When I’m serving a crowd I prefer to cut the bread dough. I’ll choose to do them in halves or even quarters. The smaller “bubbles” of bread make everyone feel like they are taking more food but you never had to cook more.

Storage, Reheating and Make Ahead Instructions

If you want to make this bubble bread ahead of time, you can prep everything in advance by cutting the dough, coating it in butter and sugar, adding the craisins, and layering it in a foil-lined pan. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight, then pull it out about 30 minutes before baking to allow the dough to rise slightly.

Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days, and reheating is easy. Warm individual pieces in the microwave for 15–20 seconds or heat the whole pan in a 250°F oven for 5–10 minutes. Just be sure to add a layer of nonstick foil over the top.

And don’t forget to drizzle fresh glaze over the top before serving to bring back that bright, citrusy flavor. While it reheats well, this bubble bread is truly best enjoyed fresh.

The Secret to Citrus Flavor without Adding Liquid

Sometimes you want bright citrus flavor, like lime, lemon, or orange, but adding juice can change the texture of your recipe, especially in cookies or dough. The solution is zest sugar.

Simply combine your citrus zest with sugar, then rub it between your fingers. This releases the natural oils and intensifies the flavor far more than just stirring. It is the little trick that gives this bread its amazing aroma, and you will swear you are walking through an orange orchard.

This Cranberry Orange Bubble Bread is soft with a bright citrus flavor that makes it a crowd-pleaser every time. With simple prep, it is a recipe that will quickly become a favorite in your family. Serve it warm, and enjoy the warm orange scent filling your kitchen, and watch it disappear!

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