ORANGE SURPRISE SWEET BREAD

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I love using whole things in recipes like whole bags of chocolate chips or whole jars of jam. In this recipe, I use a whole orange! I look for one that feels heavy for its size and has a smooth skin as a pebbly surface means a thick skin and less fruit. The beauty of this quick bread is that it can be served with breakfast,...

Provided by Bee Engelhart

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Tbsp approximately, vegetable shortening
2 Tbsp approximately, corn flake crumbs (sold with the breadcrumbs)
1 medium orange
1/4 c orange juice
3/4 c granulated sugar
1/2 c unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 large egg
1/4 c milk
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c golden raisins

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease a 9x5 loaf pan with shortening. Dust to coat with corn flake crumbs. Set aside
  • 2. Cut off a sliver of the rind at the nub and the blossom end of the orange. Cut the orange into 8 pieces, removing any seeds. Place in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the orange juice and pulse until the orange is finely chopped.
  • 3. In a mixing bowl, cream the sugar and butter.
  • 4. Beat in the orange puree, egg, milk, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • 5. Stir in the flour.
  • 6. Fold in the raisins.
  • 7. Scoop the batter by the spoonful into the prepared pan. Use the back of the spoon to level the batter.
  • 8. Bake for 1 hour or until baked through.
  • 9. Cool in the pan until the sides shrink away. Remove to a wire rack and continue cooling to room temperature.
  • 10. Serve slices just as they are or with a smear of cream cheese or butter.

Ayana Cole
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This bread is delicious! I love the orange flavor and the glaze is perfect. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


nejhom rat
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great recipe for any occasion.


Gentian Bytyqi
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This bread is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of orange and vanilla flavors.


ARNOLD YVES AKL
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I love this bread! It's so moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Danna Castro
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover oranges.


Kemea Jamison
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The bread was light and fluffy, and the orange flavor was just right.


Harry Larry
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This bread is so moist and flavorful. I especially love the orange glaze on top.


Jay Foster
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I made this recipe for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Nipayon Chakma
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This bread is so good! I love the combination of orange and vanilla flavors. It's perfect for breakfast or brunch.


Steve Flaherty
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a really easy recipe to follow, and the bread is always moist and delicious.


salome maksabua
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This orange surprise sweet bread was a hit at my last brunch party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.