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!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Fold the chopped cranberries into the batter evenly.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 8

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

If desired, dust the top with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness before serving.

Step 10

Slice and serve the bread. Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee and share the love with friends or family!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1314.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3030.4

Total Fat 114.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 650.5mg	0%
Sodium 3060.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 464.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.2g	0%
Total Sugars 248.8g
Protein 46.7g	0%

Vitamin D 177.2IU	0%
Calcium 369.9mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 1175.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.6%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 60.3%