Orange Juice Bread
Brighten up your baking routine with this zesty and moist Orange Juice Bread—a perfect balance of citrusy sweetness and tender texture! Made with freshly squeezed orange juice, fragrant orange zest, and a hint of vanilla, this quick bread is a vibrant treat that brings sunshine to your plate. The easy-to-follow recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Customize your loaf by folding in chopped nuts or dried cranberries for added flavor and crunch. Serve it plain or enjoy it with a smear of cream cheese, a drizzle of honey, or a pat of butter for the ultimate citrus-infused indulgence. Whether you’re hosting guests or just treating yourself, this Orange Juice Bread is a must-try for citrus lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Orange juice
- 0.25 cups Vegetable oil
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Optional: Chopped nuts or dried cranberries
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and 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, and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the orange juice, vegetable oil, eggs, orange zest, and vanilla extract until fully mixed.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until the mixture is just combined. Do not overmix.
If using, fold in the chopped nuts or dried cranberries for added texture and flavor.
Pour the batter evenly 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.
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 with butter, cream cheese, or a drizzle of honey.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3085 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.7 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2225 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 435.8 g | 158% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 222.1 g | ||
| Protein | 60.5 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1311 mg | 28% | |
*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.
