Orange Loaf

Orange Loaf

This quick-bread recipe uses orange zest and fresh orange juice for extra-bright citrus flavors everyone will love.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Yield:
1 loaf
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • ½ cup margarine
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
  • ½ cup orange juice

Directions

Step 1
Stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and nuts.

Step 2
In a large bowl, beat together butter or margarine and 1 cup sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in rind and 1/2 cup juice. Pour in flour mixture, and stir until moistened. Turn into a greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.

Step 3
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until done. Remove loaf from oven, but not from pan.

Step 4
Combine 1/2 cup orange juice with 1/4 cup sugar in a small saucepan. Heat and stir to dissolve sugar. Spoon glaze over hot loaf. Let stand in pan for 10 minutes before removing loaf to rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

277
Calories
12g
Fat
40g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 277
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 15%
Saturated Fat2g 10%
Cholesterol31mg 10%
Sodium278mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate40g 15%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars23g
Protein4g
Vitamin C11mg 56%
Calcium64mg 5%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium102mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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