Easy Orange Bread

Alright folks, here’s a little slice of happiness — my Easy Orange Bread. Imagine this: the intoxicating aroma of oranges swirling around your kitchen with a hint of warmth that’ll just hug your soul. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or ya know, just a Tuesday. This beauty is like sunshine on a plate, light and fluffy and so, so easy that even I managed to whip it up without torching anything. And honestly?! You should try it because sometimes, we all need a bit of edible sunshine in our lives.

Let me tell you, this orange bread made quite the splash in our cozy little household. My husband swears he’s gonna start a fan club for it one day — seriously, the man can go on and on about the “perfect moistness” it has. My kids? They call it the “magic bread” because it disappears faster than I can slice it. We stumbled upon the recipe after a failed attempt at pancakes (don’t ask), and it’s been a non-negotiable weekend treat ever since. The way the zest plays with the dough is like a dance, one I am eternally invited to. So buckle up, folks, this one’s gonna stick with ya.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Orange Bread

Okay, so here’s the real talk:

– Smells like a new kind of paradise closed in your oven.
– It’s orange bread… like orange juice but in chewable form!
– You can smack it together faster than your doorbell rings on Halloween.
– Mix, bake, devour. Repeat if needed.

How to Make It

So, here’s how we’re gonna dance this little tango. Preheat your oven — yes, do that first because waiting for your oven is kinda like watching paint dry. Grab a loaf pan and grease it up like you’re prepping it for a slip-and-slide. Now, mix your dry stuff in one bowl (flour, sugar, baking powder — this is not the time for your toddler to start a flour fight). In another bowl, whisk together the wet crew — orange juice, zest, eggs, and a splash of oil. Please don’t confuse your coffee cup with these bowls, like I did once.

Combine everything like you’re hosting a reunion and let them mingle. Pour into that pan like you’re a pro and bake till golden and smelling like heaven.

Ingredient Notes

– Flour: This is your base, your canvas! Don’t go rogue here with the measurements, even if the toddler pokes you.
– Orange Zest: Do NOT skip this golden shred. It’s the secret invite to the flavor fest.
– Orange Juice: Oh man, fresh is fab, but bottled works. I’ve been desperate and used Tang once… wasn’t terrible.

Recipe Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease loaf pan.
2. Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl.
3. Whisk together orange juice, zest, eggs, and oil in another bowl.
4. Combine wet and dry mixtures.
5. Pour batter into pan and bake 45 minutes or until golden.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

Forget to grease the pan? Time to test your loaf extraction ninja skills. Also, over-zesting? Not a thing—I’ve tried.

Storage Tips

Wrap it up snug with some foil or stash in a container. Eat it cold for breakfast if needed; it’s practically marmalade toast that way. Zero judgment.

Variations and Substitutions

Feelin’ adventurous? Toss in some cranberries for a holiday twist or swap in some lemon zest if life hands ya lemons. Once swapped sugar for honey ’cause my pantry was bare — it was surprisingly delish, just go easy on the drips.

Frequently Asked Questions

Easy Orange Bread

This moist and flavorful orange bread is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack. Made with fresh orange zest and juice, it's easy to prepare and a crowd-pleaser.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 8

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
• ▢ 1 tablespoon orange zest finely grated
• ▢ 0.5 cup milk whole or 2%

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Add softened butter, egg, orange juice, orange zest, and milk. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding 0.25 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter before baking.