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 |
3030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.9 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.7 g | 338% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 650 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 3060 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 464.1 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 248.8 g | ||
| Protein | 46.7 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 370 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1176 mg | 25% | |
*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.
