I had some Valencia oranges that I needed to use before they expired. The first thing I did was go through all my recipes that called for Oranges to see if I could find something interesting to make. This is what I came up with: an Orange Loaf.
Loosely related to my Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf, this orange loaf is packed full of flavor. And like most of my Loaf Recipes, it’s super easy to make with simple ingredients you most likely already have on hand.
Since this Loaf Recipe does not call for any yeast, you can enjoy this orange bread in as little as 1 hour. Perfect if you are in a rush and looking for something to feed the family.
If you’re looking for an easy bread recipe, a no yeast bread, or a flavored loaf bread that’s beginner-friendly, this Orange Loaf checks all the boxes. It’s tender, lightly sweet, and bursting with citrus flavor, making it a great alternative to banana bread or lemon loaf.
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You will need the following ingredients to make this Orange Loaf recipe. For ingredient amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Unsalted Butter, White Sugar, Eggs, Orange Zest, Orange Juice, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder and Salt.
How to Make an Orange Loaf with Glaze
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, add the butter, sugar and one egg. Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture until combined. Add in the second egg and beat till combined. Stir in orange zest and orange juice. Set aside.
- In another bowl, add the all purpose flour, baking powder and salt. Stir well.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until moistened. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the loaf stand for about 10 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool.
- If using a glaze, combine the orange juice with sugar in a small saucepan. Heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Spoon over hot loaf.
Recipe Video
Orange Loaf with Glaze
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Ingredients
- ½ Cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 Cup White Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- Orange Zest, from 1 orange
- ½ Cup Orange Juice, plus water if needed
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 Tsp Baking Powder
- ½ Tsp Salt
Glaze Ingredients
- ½ Cup Orange Juice
- ¼ Cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, add the butter, sugar and one egg. Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture until combined. Add in the second egg and beat till combined. Stir in orange zest and orange juice. Set aside.
- In another bowl, add the all purpose flour, baking powder and salt. Stir well.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until moistened. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the loaf stand for about 10 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool.
- If using a glaze, combine the orange juice with sugar in a small saucepan. Heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Spoon over hot loaf.
Recipe Video
