Sweet Orange Bread
Delight your taste buds with the irresistible charm of Sweet Orange Bread, a moist and zesty loaf bursting with the vibrant flavors of freshly squeezed orange juice and fragrant orange zest. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this easy-to-make bread combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and butter with the fresh citrusy twist that makes it truly special. Finished with an optional orange glaze for added sweetness and shine, this loaf offers a delicate balance of tangy and sweet in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a heavenly aroma that fills your kitchen as it bakes, Sweet Orange Bread is a must-try recipe to brighten up any day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.75 cups Orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.25 cups Whole milk
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
- 1 tablespoon Orange juice (for optional glaze)
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 flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest until evenly combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Gently mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
For an optional glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread and let it set before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2599 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.9 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.9 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 508 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 2252 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 478.5 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 283.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.9 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 927 mg | 20% | |
*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.
