Orange Tea Bread
Brighten up your day with the irresistible aroma of Orange Tea Bread—a delightful loaf bursting with citrusy goodness and the warmth of homemade comfort. Perfectly balancing sweet orange zest with the tang of freshly squeezed orange juice, this quick bread is moist, tender, and effortlessly simple to make. A hint of vanilla and optional nutty crunch from chopped walnuts or pecans add depth and texture, while a base of pantry staples keeps it convenient for any time. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast treat, paired with your favorite cup of tea, or served as an afternoon snack, this recipe is a versatile crowd-pleaser. Ready in just over an hour, this flavorful bread is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Orange zest
- 0.75 cups Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 0.25 cups Whole milk
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 piece Large egg
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Add the orange zest to the dry ingredients, rubbing it into the mixture with your fingers to release the oils and enhance the flavor.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold the mixture together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
Pour 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.
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 a smear of butter or cream cheese for added indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.3 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 269 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 128 mg | 3% | |
*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.
