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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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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