Orange Bread
Brighten up your day with this irresistible Orange Bread, a moist and flavorful treat that captures the vibrant essence of fresh citrus. Bursting with the zest and juice of ripe oranges, this loaf is perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and a soft, tender crumb. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and butter, it's an easy-to-follow recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes of prep. The freshly squeezed orange juice adds a refreshing tang, while a dusting of powdered sugar elevates it to indulgent perfection. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a light dessert, this orange quick bread is sure to delight your taste buds and bring a sunny sweetness to any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.75 cups Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 cups Whole milk
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest.
In a separate bowl, combine the orange juice, milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be slightly lumpy.
Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2370 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.3 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.5 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 358 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 1996 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 426.8 g | 155% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 234.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 828 mg | 18% | |
*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.
