Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth, then add the orange juice, zest, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir this mixture until it’s combined and creamy.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. If you’re adding nuts, fold them in at this point.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake it in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once out of the oven, let your Orange Bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe by substituting some of the all-purpose flour with almond or whole wheat flour for a nutty flavor. For a vegan version, replace the eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based butter.