Cherry Friendship Bread Recipe

Name: Cherry Friendship Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups amish starter (see Easy Friendship Bread (Amish Bread) Starter); 1 ½ cups flour; 2 cups sugar; ½ cup orange juice; 3 eggs; 1 cup oil (or 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 cup applesauce); ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon almond extract; 2 ½ teaspoons cinnamon; 1 cup dried cherries

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 325.
2
To the batter add 3 eggs, 1-1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 cup oil (or 1/2 oil & 1/2 applesauce), 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/2 tsp almond extract, 1 cup sugar, 2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 large box vanilla instant pudding, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 cup cherries.
3
Note: It is easier to mix if you combine the dry ingredients (except for sugar and pudding) in another bowl then add it slowly to the batter.
4
Grease bottom and sides of 2 large loaf pans or spray with Pam.
5
Mix 1/2 cup sugar and 1-1/2 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl.
6
Dust the insides of each of the pans with half of the mixture, making sure to cover the bottom and sides well.
7
Pour batter evenly into the 2 pans and sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture over top of the batter.
8
Bake for approximately 1 hour (until toothpick comes out clean.)
9
Cool until the bread loosens from the pan easily.
10
Turn onto serving dish.
11
May be served warm or cold.
12
Enjoy.

1214

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups amish starter (see Easy Friendship Bread (Amish Bread) Starter), 1 ½ cups flour, 2 cups sugar, ½ cup orange juice, and more.

Yes, Cherry Friendship Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cherry Friendship Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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