Glazed Orange-Pecan Bread

By Addie

In the South, sweet quick breads are popular, and this aromatic loaf is sure to complement any feast. I love this bread. It's great to make in a mini loaf pan and add to a gift basket.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
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• 2 1/2 teaspoons orange juice
• 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Cream butter; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating well. Add the beaten eggs and grated orange rind; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with 3/4 cup orange juice, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition. Stir in pecans.

Pour batter into a greased 9x5x3" loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 50 to 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted comes out clean. Cool loaf in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely.

Combine 2 1/2 teaspoons orange juice and powdered sugar; drizzle over loaf. Wrap and store overnight before serving.