Orange Marmalade Bread

By jonil

Keep several loaves of this sweet favorite on hand to serve when friends drop by.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs
• 10 oz jar orange marmalade
• 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preparation

Step 1

Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well.
Blend in marmalade; set aside.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with orange juice; stir in nuts.
Pour into a greased and floured 9"x5" loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for about one hour or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan.