Mandarin Orange Bread

Mandarin oranges are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia and were named after the bright orange robes worn by the mandarins, high-ranking officials in the ancient Chinese imperial court.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Mandarin Orange Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Bakery, Breakfast, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Mandarin orange juice
• 1 teaspoon Mandarin orange zest
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mandarin orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just blended. Stir in the milk.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.