How to Make Orange Peel Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Orange Peel Bread is a delicious and fragrant bread that is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat for any time of day. The combination of fresh orange zest and sweet, tender bread creates a delightful flavor that is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. This recipe is easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients, making it a great choice for a homemade baked good to enjoy with family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup grated orange zest
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 ¼ cups milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 - 9x5 inch loaf

  • Place the orange zest into a saucepan and add water to cover; bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Strain the zest through a mesh strainer and return to the saucepan along with 1/2 cup white sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring constantly, until the water has evaporated. Allow to cool until lukewarm.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; set aside. Whisk the egg and 1 cup of sugar in a bowl. Stir in the butter, milk, and cooled orange zest until blended; stir in the flour mixture until just moistened then pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    489 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 554mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 97g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 53g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 259mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 182mg