Orange Bread for the Bread Machine

Elevate your breakfast or snack routine with this delightful Orange Bread for the Bread Machine—a citrus-infused treat that’s irresistibly soft and bursting with fresh flavor. Made with freshly squeezed orange juice and vibrant orange zest, this bread delivers a bright, fruity aroma while offering a subtle sweetness from granulated sugar. The bread machine does all the work, mixing, kneading, and baking to perfection, making it an effortless recipe for busy home bakers. Enhanced with butter for richness and dry milk powder for a tender crumb, this versatile bread pairs beautifully with jams, honey, or a simple pat of butter. Ready in just a few steps, this vibrant orange bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch gatherings, or as a sweet addition to your afternoon tea.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:190 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tablespoons Orange zest
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Dry milk powder
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

Ensure your bread machine's pan is clean and assembled correctly before adding any ingredients.

Step 2

Pour the freshly squeezed orange juice into the bread machine pan.

Step 3

Add the orange zest, ensuring it is evenly distributed over the juice.

Step 4

Slice the unsalted butter into small pieces and scatter them on top of the orange juice and zest.

Step 5

Add the granulated sugar and salt to the pan.

Step 6

Gently add the all-purpose flour into the mix, ensuring it forms an even layer to completely cover the liquid ingredients below.

Step 7

Sprinkle the dry milk powder over the flour layer.

Step 8

Add the active dry yeast last, creating a small well in the center of the flour layer and placing the yeast in it. Be careful not to let the yeast touch the liquid directly.

Step 9

Set your bread machine to the Basic or White Bread cycle, select the crust color of your choice (light, medium, or dark), and press Start.

Step 10

Allow the bread machine to complete its mixing, kneading, proofing, and baking cycles undisturbed.

Step 11

Once the bread is done, carefully remove the pan from the bread machine and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Step 12

Turn the bread out onto a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(747.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2083.6

Total Fat 56.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 138.6mg	0%
Sodium 2435.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 351.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 65.7g
Protein 46.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 245.5mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 1277.6mg	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: 24.3%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 66.9%