Orange and Poppy Seed Quick Bread
Brighten up your morning routine or tea break with this irresistibly moist and flavorful Orange and Poppy Seed Quick Bread. Bursting with the zesty tang of fresh orange juice and fragrant orange zest, this easy-to-make loaf is perfectly complemented by the subtle crunch of poppy seeds. With its tender crumb, thanks to the combination of whole milk, melted butter, and eggs, this quick bread comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Ideal for a sweet breakfast treat, a mid-afternoon snack, or even a brunch centerpiece, this versatile loaf can be enjoyed plain or paired with a smear of butter or cream cheese. Whether you're looking for a simple homemade bake or a thoughtful gift for loved ones, this orange poppy seed bread is sure to impress with its citrusy brightness and delightful texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cups Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and poppy seeds until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange zest, fresh orange juice, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon or spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 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.
Slice and serve. Enjoy your Orange and Poppy Seed Quick Bread plain or with a light spread of butter or cream cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2709 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.2 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.3 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 649 mg | 216% | |
| Sodium | 2283 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 364.3 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 168.4 g | ||
| Protein | 46.7 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 544 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 999 mg | 21% | |
*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.
