Brighten your day with this delightful Pot O Gold Bread, a quick bread recipe that's as easy as it is delicious! Bursting with zesty orange flavor from freshly grated orange zest and a luscious orange glaze, this moist, golden loaf is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. Made with simple pantry staples like buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla, this quick bread comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in under an hour. Topped with a shimmering citrus glaze that's both fragrant and flavorful, this bread is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying afternoon treat. Whether you're serving it fresh from the oven or sharing it for a cozy gathering, this golden loaf is sure to brighten any table. Keywords: quick bread, orange glaze, buttermilk bread, easy dessert, handmade loaf, citrus bread.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour 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, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the buttermilk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold the mixture together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly with the spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, transfer the loaf pan to a cooling rack and allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on the wire rack.
While the bread cools, make the orange glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
Once the bread is completely cool, drizzle the orange glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set for 10-15 minutes.
Slice the bread and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Calories |
3233 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 112.7 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.3 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 475 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 3050 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 525.9 g | 191% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 333.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.2 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 383 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 786 mg | 17% | |
*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.