Jiffy Orange-Nut Loaf
📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Bread A quick and easy orange nut loaf with a bright citrus flavor. This recipe uses a unique method of steeping the orange zest in hot butter and water to create a wonderfully aromatic bread.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 1 hour | 10 mins | 1 loaf |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 9x5 inch loaf pan
- Small heatproof bowl
- Large bowl
- Medium bowl
- Spatula
- Wire rack
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Cups | Flour | All-purpose |
| 1 Cup | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1 tsp | Baking Soda | None |
| 1 tsp | Baking Powder | None |
| ½ tsp | Salt | None |
| 1 | Egg | Large |
| ⅓ Cup | Orange Juice | None |
| 2 Tbsp | Orange Zest | None |
| 2 Tbsp | Butter | None |
| ½ Cup | Boiling Water | Hot |
| 2 tsps | Vanilla Extract | None |
| ½ Cup | Walnuts | Chopped |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Steep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a small, heatproof bowl, place the 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons orange zest. Pour the 1/2 cup boiling water over them and let the mixture steep to infuse the flavors.
Step 2: Mix Wet and Dry
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
- In a separate medium bowl, beat the 1 large egg with the 1 cup sugar. Stir in the 1/3 cup orange juice and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Add the steeped butter, zest, and water mixture to the egg mixture and stir to combine.
Step 3: Combine and Bake
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just moistened. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and golden brown.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
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