Orange Honey Bread

Brighten your day with this irresistible Orange Honey Bread, a moist and flavorful loaf that’s bursting with citrusy sweetness. Made with freshly squeezed orange juice, fragrant orange zest, and golden honey, this quick bread delivers a perfect balance of tangy and sweet in every bite. Greek yogurt ensures a tender crumb, while a hint of vanilla rounds out the flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a teatime treat, this easy-to-make bread pairs beautifully with a smear of butter or an extra drizzle of honey. Ready in just over an hour, it's a simple yet indulgent recipe that will have your kitchen smelling like sunshine.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cups Honey
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 0.5 cups Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cups Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat or low-fat)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, and lightly dust it with flour. Alternatively, line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream the unsalted butter and honey together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes on medium speed.

Step 4

Mix in the orange zest, followed by the orange juice. Don't worry if the mixture looks slightly curdled at this stage.

Step 5

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

Step 6

Add the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.

Step 7

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Use a spatula to fold the ingredients together, being careful not to overmix. Stop folding as soon as the flour is fully incorporated.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Slice and serve plain, or spread with butter or a drizzle of extra honey. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	846.8 grams (846.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2136

Total Fat 64.30g	82%
Saturated Fat 33.90g	169%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 508mg	169%
Sodium 2911mg	127%
Total Carbohydrate 354.50g	129%
Dietary Fiber 8.30g	30%
Total Sugars 161.60g
Protein 46.90g	94%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 221mg	17%
Iron 14mg	79%
Potassium 899mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.5%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 64.9%