Orange Bread Recipe
A homemade orange bread recipe that’s moist, citrus-loaded, and topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Print Pin Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 265kcal
Cost: $6
Equipment
- 1 9x5 inch loaf pan Standard size ensures even baking
- 1 Microplane or fine grater For zesting oranges
- 1 Citrus juicer Handheld or electric
- 1 Wire cooling rack Prevents soggy bottoms
- 1 Rubber spatula For gentle folding
- 2 Mixing bowls One for wet, one for dry ingredients
- 1 Whisk For smooth mixing
- 1 Parchment paper For easy loaf removal
Ingredients
Main Batter
- 2 large oranges For zest and juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest Freshly grated
- ¾ cup fresh orange juice From 2 oranges
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute gluten-free 1:1 blend if needed
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder Provides lift
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda Works with citrus acidity
- ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted Can sub coconut oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar Reduce to ⅔ cup for less sweet
- 2 large eggs Room temperature, adds richness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Flavor enhancer
- ⅓ cup whole milk or buttermilk Buttermilk adds tang
Optional Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar Sifted
- 2–3 tablespoon fresh orange juice Adjust consistency
- 1 teaspoon orange zest For stronger flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F, prep loaf pan with butter & parchment.
- Zest and juice oranges. Set aside.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, soda, and salt.
- Mix butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla, zest, juice, and milk.
- Fold wet into dry gently with spatula. Don’t overmix.
- Pour batter into loaf pan, smooth top, tap twice.
- Bake 50–60 min. Check doneness with toothpick.
- Cool 15 min in pan, transfer to rack.
- Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled bread.
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 75g | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.4mg