Orange Quick Bread

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Stir the orange juice and orange zest into the wet mixture.
5. Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow to cool in the pan before slicing and serving.

Interesting Facts

• Orange quick bread is an easy and delicious way to enjoy the sweet, citrusy flavor of oranges.
• This recipe is great for breakfast or snacking, or even as a light dessert.
• Quick breads are leavened with baking powder or baking soda instead of yeast, so they can be made quickly and easily.