Orange Poppy Seed Bread
Brighten up your baking repertoire with this irresistibly moist and flavorful Orange Poppy Seed Bread! Bursting with the vibrant zest and juice of fresh oranges, this quick bread is perfectly complemented by the delightful crunch of poppy seeds in every slice. Easy to prepare with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and butter, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time before baking to golden perfection. Whether enjoyed as a light breakfast, refreshing snack, or sweet treat with a cup of tea, this loaf is wonderfully versatile. Serve it plain or slathered with butter or cream cheese for an extra indulgence. Plus, it keeps beautifully for up to three days—if it lasts that long! Ideal for citrus lovers, this Orange Poppy Seed Bread is a celebration of fresh, tangy flavors and delicate textures that will keep you coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest (from 1 large orange)
- 0.5 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
Add the poppy seeds and orange zest to the dry ingredients, stirring gently to distribute them evenly.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. The top of the bread should be golden brown.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Slice and serve the bread plain or with a smear of butter or cream cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2883 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.6 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.6 g | 338% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 645 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 2285 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 414.5 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 219.3 g | ||
| Protein | 46.5 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 547 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 996 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.
