Cranberry Orange Friendship Bread
Brighten up your baking repertoire with this Cranberry Orange Friendship Bread, a delightful treat bursting with zesty citrus and tart cranberries. Made with fresh orange juice, fragrant orange zest, and chunks of juicy cranberries, this easy-to-make quick bread is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The buttermilk creates a tender crumb, while the optional powdered sugar garnish adds a touch of elegance. Whether you’re gifting it to loved ones or serving it alongside coffee or tea, this 55-minute bake will fill your kitchen with warm, inviting aromas. Ideal for holidays or any time of year, this Cranberry Orange Friendship Bread is a recipe worth sharing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 Eggs
- 0.75 cup Buttermilk
- 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it's okay if there are a few lumps.
Fold the chopped cranberries into the batter evenly.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the top with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness before serving.
Slice and serve the bread. Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee and share the love with friends or family!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
303 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.5 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 302 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 100 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
