Orange Honey Bread
Brighten your day with this irresistible Orange Honey Bread, a moist and flavorful loaf that’s bursting with citrusy sweetness. Made with freshly squeezed orange juice, fragrant orange zest, and golden honey, this quick bread delivers a perfect balance of tangy and sweet in every bite. Greek yogurt ensures a tender crumb, while a hint of vanilla rounds out the flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a teatime treat, this easy-to-make bread pairs beautifully with a smear of butter or an extra drizzle of honey. Ready in just over an hour, it's a simple yet indulgent recipe that will have your kitchen smelling like sunshine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cups Honey
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cups Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cups Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, and lightly dust it with flour. Alternatively, line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream the unsalted butter and honey together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes on medium speed.
Mix in the orange zest, followed by the orange juice. Don't worry if the mixture looks slightly curdled at this stage.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Add the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Use a spatula to fold the ingredients together, being careful not to overmix. Stop folding as soon as the flour is fully incorporated.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing 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.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve plain, or spread with butter or a drizzle of extra honey. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.3 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.9 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 508 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 2911 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 354.5 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 161.6 g | ||
| Protein | 46.9 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 899 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.
