Orange Nut Bread

By jjadin

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• grated zest of 1 orange
• 3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, toasted
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup strained fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease one 8-1/2-by-4-1/2-inch loaf pan or spray with non-stick cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the zest and the walnuts, and stir until evenly distributed. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and add the remaining wet ingredients. Stir until smooth. Spoon the batter into the prepared plan.

3. Bake until the top is browned and firm and the loaf begins to pull away from the sides of the pan (50-60 minutes). A toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf should come out clean. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes. Remove from the loaf pan and allow to cool on the rack until cooled completely. Serve at room temperature, sliced to desired thickness.