Orange Prune Bread

Delight your taste buds with the irresistible charm of Orange Prune Bread, a fragrant and moist quick bread that perfectly combines the zesty vibrancy of fresh orange zest and juice with the sweet, chewy richness of chopped prunes. This easy-to-make recipe brings together pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder, while the addition of melted butter, whole milk, and a hint of vanilla extract ensures a tender crumb and an indulgent flavor. Ready in under 90 minutes, this loaf is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the unique harmony of citrusy brightness and fruity sweetness. Perfect for serving a crowd or as a comforting homemade treat, this Orange Prune Bread is sure to become a recipe-box favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 0.75 cups Fresh orange juice
• 0.25 cups Whole milk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 piece Large egg
• 1 cups Prunes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and orange zest.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, combine the orange juice, milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully blended.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Add the chopped prunes to the batter and gently fold them in until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	915.2 grams (915.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2415

Total Fat 56.60g	73%
Saturated Fat 32.40g	162%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 317mg	106%
Sodium 2588mg	113%
Total Carbohydrate 450.90g	164%
Dietary Fiber 18.50g	66%
Total Sugars 223.30g
Protein 38.40g	77%

Vitamin D 68IU	339%
Calcium 235mg	18%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 1837mg	39%

*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: 20.7%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 73.1%