A slice of orange bread is the perfect treat for breakfast or coffee break. Delicious on its own but addictive with a generous layer of butter and your favorite jam!
In a large mixing bowl, cream the eggs with sugar until smooth and pale.
Add orange zest, freshly squeezed orange juice and softened butter. Mix with the electric mixer.
Sift in the flour and baking powder (mix these two ingredients beforehand) and mix well with the mixer. Pour the batter into a loaf tin (10x4 inch/25x10 cm) lined with baking paper.
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F/190°C for 1 hour or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
When ready, take out from the oven pour some more orange juice over the loaf. Let it sit for about 10 minutes before transferring onto a wired rack. Let cool completely.
Notes
All-purpose flour (US) = Plain flour (UK).
You will need to get ½ cup (120 ml) of orange juice for the batter + about ¼ cup (60 ml) for pouring over the baked bread. 3 medium oranges (150 grams each) should be plenty but if you have oranges that are rather dry on the inside you might need one extra.
The baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
For more tips I recommend reading also the text above recipe card.
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Orange Bread from Scratch, Orange Bread Recipe, Quick Bread
Nutrition Facts
Orange Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 275IU6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 64mg6%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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