Be the first to Orange marmalade and pecans shine in this easy quick bread. Feel free to substitute other nuts. If you cannot use nuts, try substituting your favorite dried fruit.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons or 1 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 Tablespoon fine-grated orange zest (rind)
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan with vegetable spray.
Place butter and orange marmalade in a heat-proof bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds (or melt in a saucepan). Stir to combine and let cool.
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
Beat eggs with milk using a dinner fork.
Add buttered marmalade, egg mixture, pecans, and orange zest to the flour mixture. Stir with a dinner fork until combined but do not overmix.
Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour. Cool to room temperature before slicing to serve.
Yield: 1 loaf
Note: Raisins may be substituted for the pecans. Plump the raisins in hot water for 15 minutes, drain, and pat dry before substituting for the pecans.
Place butter and orange marmalade in a heat-proof bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds (or melt in a saucepan). Stir to combine and let cool.
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
Beat eggs with milk using a dinner fork.
Add buttered marmalade, egg mixture, pecans, and orange zest to the flour mixture. Stir with a dinner fork until combined but do not overmix.
Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour. Cool to room temperature before slicing to serve.
Yield: 1 loaf
Note: Raisins may be substituted for the pecans. Plump the raisins in hot water for 15 minutes, drain, and pat dry before substituting for the pecans.
