Pot O Gold Bread Quick Bread with Orange Glaze

Brighten your day with this delightful Pot O Gold Bread, a quick bread recipe that's as easy as it is delicious! Bursting with zesty orange flavor from freshly grated orange zest and a luscious orange glaze, this moist, golden loaf is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. Made with simple pantry staples like buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla, this quick bread comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in under an hour. Topped with a shimmering citrus glaze that's both fragrant and flavorful, this bread is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying afternoon treat. Whether you're serving it fresh from the oven or sharing it for a cozy gathering, this golden loaf is sure to brighten any table. Keywords: quick bread, orange glaze, buttermilk bread, easy dessert, handmade loaf, citrus bread.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 1 unit large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 0.5 teaspoon orange zest (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, combine the buttermilk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well blended.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold the mixture together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly with the spatula.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Once baked, transfer the loaf pan to a cooling rack and allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on the wire rack.

Step 8

While the bread cools, make the orange glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.

Step 9

Once the bread is completely cool, drizzle the orange glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set for 10-15 minutes.

Step 10

Slice the bread and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1036.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3233.2

Total Fat 112.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 474.9mg	0%
Sodium 3050.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 525.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 333.7g
Protein 40.2g	0%

Vitamin D 167.9IU	0%
Calcium 383.1mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 786.3mg	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: 30.9%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 64.2%