Orange or Lemon Tea Bread

Brighten your tea-time table with the zesty, citrusy magic of Orange or Lemon Tea Bread! This tender and moist loaf brims with the vibrant flavor of freshly grated zest and tangy fruit juice, making it a delightful companion to your favorite cup of tea. With a buttery crumb and optional sweet glaze, this quick bread strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Ready in just over an hour, it's an easy-to-make treat that pairs beautifully with breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. Perfect for lemon and orange lovers alike, this recipe is a versatile, crowd-pleasing favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cups Milk
• 1 tablespoon Orange or lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons Fresh orange or lemon juice
• 0.5 cups Powdered sugar (optional for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon Additional orange or lemon juice (optional for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 5

Mix in the orange or lemon zest and fresh juice.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three batches, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined after each addition. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

If desired, prepare a glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and additional orange or lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.

Step 11

Slice and serve your Orange or Lemon Tea Bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	906 grams (906.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2971

Total Fat 110.60g	142%
Saturated Fat 65.80g	329%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 641mg	214%
Sodium 2289mg	100%
Total Carbohydrate 462.90g	168%
Dietary Fiber 7.20g	26%
Total Sugars 273.70g
Protein 42.90g	86%

Vitamin D 136IU	678%
Calcium 281mg	22%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 717mg	15%

*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: 33.0%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 61.3%