Best 4 Citrus Loaf Recipes

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Welcome to the world of citrus loaf, a delectable treat that bursts with the vibrant flavors of citrus fruits. This classic loaf cake is a delightful indulgence for any occasion, whether it's a cozy brunch with loved ones or a festive holiday gathering. As we embark on a culinary journey, we'll explore the art of creating the perfect citrus loaf, uncovering the secrets to achieving a moist, tender crumb, a golden-brown crust, and an explosion of citrusy goodness in every bite. So, get ready to embark on a tantalizing adventure as we delve into the world of citrus loaf recipes, uncovering the perfect combination of zesty flavors, aromatic spices, and culinary techniques to create a masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing.

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GLAZED SUGAR LOAF PINEAPPLE AND LOBSTER SALAD GARNISHED WITH TOASTED COCONUT AND CUBAN STYLE CITRUS GRILLED SHRIMP



Glazed Sugar Loaf Pineapple and Lobster Salad Garnished with Toasted Coconut and Cuban Style Citrus Grilled Shrimp image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 41

1 vanilla bean, cut lengthwise and seeds scraped out
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup rum
1/2 to 1 pineapple (depending on size), peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces, rinse and reserve nice leaves, for garnish
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 Australian lobster tails
1/4 teaspoon Bijol (Cuban spice mix)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 mango, peeled and diced small
1/3 papaya (Hawaiian), diced small
2 ounces water chestnuts, julienned
1 small red bell pepper, diced small
1/2-ounce carrots, shredded
1-ounce bamboo sprouts, quartered
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1-ounce purple cabbage, chopped
1/2 cup Lime Mayo Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Pineapple Chips, recipe follows
2 ounces fresh coconut, shredded and toasted
1 small piece sugar cane (sold at specialty shops)
1/2 teaspoon Bijol (Cuban spice mix)
Sea salt
Fresh ground pepper medley
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 orange, zested and juiced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
8 (U-12) shrimp
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup pureed mango
1/4 cup citrus honey
1 teaspoon chopped shallots
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
1 cup virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
Simple syrup, recipe follows
1 large white pineapple or regular pineapple
1 cup coconut water or milk *see note about cracking coconuts
1/2 cup sugar
1 vanilla pod, split and scraped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Mix vanilla seed, sugar, and rum together in a large bowl. Add the pineapple and marinate for 15 minutes. Cook pineapple with melted butter in large pan over medium-high heat in batches until pineapple has caramelized. Cool and cut into small diced pieces. Set aside.
  • Cut tails lengthwise and crack shell. Pull out meat but keep tail attached at tail end. Season with Bijol, salt, and pepper. Brush with butter. Roast until cooked, approximately 15 minutes, basting with butter a few times. Cool and dice.
  • Combine lobster, pineapple, mango, papaya, water chestnuts, red pepper, carrots, bamboo shoots, chives, and cabbage and mix gently with 1/4 cup of the Lime Mango dressing.
  • Preheat a grill: Cut sugar cane into 4 skewers, about 4 to 5 inches long. Season with Bijol, salt, and pepper. Mix butter, zest, and fruit juice then brush shrimp with butter mixture. Grill, basting with butter mixture until shrimp is fully cooked.
  • Place 3 to 4 pineapple chips on bottom of plate and place coconut in center of chips. Fill coconut with salad. Garnish with lengthwise chips and pineapple leaves. Spoon a tablespoon of dressing on each plate. Lean shrimp skewer against coconut and plate at an angle.
  • Start by adding everything from lime juice to cilantro and blend.using a burr mixer, hand held electric mixer or whisk. Slowly add in oil while continuing to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. For the pineapple chips: Peel and cut the pineapple in half width-wise. Cut small wedges out of the pineapple to create thin flower slices. Cut other half lengthwise to remove the core. Dip into simple syrup and place on a silicone mat or parchment paper on a sheet pan at 200 degrees in oven for about 4 hours until dried out to create chips.
  • Bring all ingredients to a simmer in a small saucepan. When the sugar is dissolved, remove from the heat and allow to cool. Remove the vanilla bean.

CITRUS LOAF



Citrus Loaf image

This is a nice and refreshing quick bread loaf. It is perfect for gift giving or enjoying with your afternoon tea, and it freezes well too. It is one of my top sellers at our local Farmer's Market. Give it a try...I'm sure you will enjoy it.

Provided by Chef Buggsy

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 4 mini loafs, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1 cup butter, softened
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 tablespoon lemon juice (I use fresh squeezed)
3/4 tablespoon orange juice (I use fresh squeezed)
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease bottom only of 4 mini loaf pans (I buy the disposable foil ones for Farmer's Market use).
  • In a large mixer bowl combine all bread ingredients. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until all ingredients are mixed well; about three minutes total.
  • Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of loaf comes out clean.
  • Place bread on wire rack to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together glaze ingredients.
  • Drizzle glaze over warm bread.
  • If you use regular metal bread pans, allow the bread to cool 10 minutes then loosen around the edge with a knife. Carefully tip the loaves over and remove bread from pans. Place them on the wire rack to cool completely.

WEIGHT WATCHERS CITRUS LOAF (FAT FREE / CORE)



Weight Watchers Citrus Loaf (Fat Free / Core) image

Another recipe from my Weight Watchers Mix & Match recipe book. This one is very novel, but give it a try - it's pretty darn nice for something fat free! This is core or 1.5ww points per serving.

Provided by Wendy-Bob

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

14 ounces chickpeas (from a can, drained & rinsed)
3 eggs
1 ounce Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 orange, juice and zest of, grated
1 lemon, juice and zest of, 1 tbsp of juice
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to Gas Mark 4 / 180c and line a loaf tin with grase-proof paper.
  • Blend the chickpeas in a food processor until smooth.
  • Add the eggs, splenda, baking powder and zests of the orange and lemon. Mix again.
  • Pour the mixture into the loaf tin and bake for thirty minutes until the cake is golden and a knife comes out clean.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and use a knife or skewer to make several holes in the top. Spoon a tablespoon of orange juice over the cake and leave to soak for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the cake from the tin and leave to cool on a wire rack.
  • Mix the remaining orange juice with the lemon juice.
  • Cut the cake into 12 slices and serve 2 slices per person, covered in more of the fruit juice and dusted with mixed spice and some extra Splenda.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 263.7, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 6.8

GLAZED CITRUS LOAF



Glazed Citrus Loaf image

I always have the ingredients on hand for this cakelike treat bursting with lemon and lime. The simple glaze is a must-it forms a marvelous sweet-tart coating on the warm loaf.-Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour a 9x5-in. loaf pan. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon and lime zests. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture(batter will be thick)., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool 10 minutes longer., In a small saucepan, combine glaze ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Gradually brush onto warm loaf, allowing glaze to soak into loaf before adding more. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose the right citrus fruits: Oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes can all be used to make citrus loaf, but each type of fruit will impart a slightly different flavor. For a classic citrus loaf, use a combination of oranges and lemons. If you want a sweeter loaf, use more oranges. If you want a tarter loaf, use more lemons.
  • Zest the citrus fruits before juicing them: The zest of the citrus fruits contains a lot of flavor, so be sure to zest them before juicing them. You can use a citrus zester or a microplane grater to zest the fruits.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the loaf tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the loaf until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: The loaf is done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the loaf needs to bake for a few minutes longer.
  • Let the loaf cool before slicing it: Allow the loaf to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing it. This will help the loaf to hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Citrus loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With its bright citrus flavor and moist, tender crumb, citrus loaf is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a tasty and refreshing bread, give citrus loaf a try!

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