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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 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.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just blended. Stir in the milk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.