Orange Ginger Tea Loaf
Brighten up your day with this Orange Ginger Tea Loaf—a moist, fragrant quick bread that combines the zesty vibrance of fresh orange zest and juice with the warm, spicy kick of ground and fresh ginger. Perfectly balanced with a touch of cinnamon and the richness of yogurt or sour cream, this loaf bakes to golden perfection in just under an hour. The simple preparation involves rubbing orange zest into sugar for a burst of citrusy aroma, giving the loaf its signature sunny flavor. Ideal as a tea-time treat or a delicious homemade dessert, you can elevate each slice with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Packed with warming spices and citrusy brightness, this easy-to-make loaf will quickly become a go-to favorite for cozy afternoons or any occasion that calls for a touch of homemade comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh orange zest
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 pieces Eggs, large
- 0.5 cups Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 cups Plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoons Fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons Optional: Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar and orange zest. Use your fingers to rub the zest into the sugar until it becomes fragrant and slightly moist.
Add the melted butter to the sugar-orange zest mixture and stir until smooth. Then, whisk in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
Stir in the orange juice, yogurt (or sour cream), and grated fresh ginger until well combined.
Gradually incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense loaf.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
For serving, dust the top of the loaf with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and enjoy with a cup of tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.1 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.7 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 646 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 2314 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 377.2 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 180.1 g | ||
| Protein | 43.5 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 884 mg | 19% | |
*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.
