California Breakfast Bread

Start your day with the vibrant flavors of California Breakfast Bread, a delightful quick bread packed with sunny citrus and wholesome ingredients. This recipe combines zesty orange, sweet dried apricots, toasted almonds, and a hint of raisins or cranberries for a perfect balance of tart and sweet. Buttermilk ensures a moist and tender crumb, while the hint of vanilla and buttery richness elevate each bite. Ready in just over an hour, it’s an easy and satisfying option for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack. Serve it warm spread with butter, or enjoy it plain alongside your morning coffee or tea for a taste of California sunshine in every slice.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

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
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 orange)
• 1 cups buttermilk
• 2 items large eggs
• 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups dried apricots, chopped
• 0.5 cups chopped almonds, toasted
• 0.25 cups raisins or dried cranberries

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 all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.

Step 3

Add the orange zest to the dry ingredients and stir to evenly distribute the zest throughout the mixture.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense bread.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped dried apricots, toasted almonds, and raisins (or dried cranberries) until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

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

Step 9

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 10

Serve slices warm or at room temperature, plain or smeared with a little butter or cream cheese. Enjoy your California Breakfast Bread!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(949.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2678.7

Total Fat 99.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 528.0mg	0%
Sodium 2539.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 404.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.1g	0%
Total Sugars 191.4g
Protein 60.9g	0%

Vitamin D 206.9IU	0%
Calcium 607.0mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 2253.8mg	0%

*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: 32.4%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 58.8%