Pecan Orange Bread T R L

Brighten up your baking routine with this irresistible Pecan Orange Bread, a loaf that's brimming with citrusy zest and nutty goodness. Perfectly moist and subtly sweet, this quick bread combines the refreshing tang of freshly squeezed orange juice and fragrant orange zest with the crunchy richness of chopped pecans. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and eggs, this recipe is elevated by a touch of melted butter and a hint of vanilla extract. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make bread is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Serve it warm with a pat of butter or enjoy it plain—either way, each slice is a delicious celebration of bright flavors and wholesome textures.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

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 Salt
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 0.5 cups Freshly squeezed orange juice
• 0.5 cups Milk
• 0.25 cups Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 whole Large eggs
• 0.75 cups Pecans, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.

Step 3

Add the orange zest to the dry ingredients and mix it through to distribute the zest evenly.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed orange juice, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and spread it out evenly.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

Step 10

Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(904.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2746.0

Total Fat 123.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 512.1mg	0%
Sodium 2274.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 373.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 170.9g
Protein 51.4g	0%

Vitamin D 133.7IU	0%
Calcium 337.1mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 1223.8mg	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: 39.6%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 53.1%