Brandied Orange Nut Bread Recipe

Indulge in a slice of pure sunshine with our Brandied Orange Nut Bread! This moist and aromatic twist on the classic quick bread is surprisingly easy to make, far surpassing any boxed mix. The secret? A touch of brandy and the bright zest of oranges, creating a flavor explosion that deepens overnight. Bake a loaf for yourself and share the orange-scented joy with a friend. Best made a day ahead for optimal flavor development.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 2531.6 kcal
Protein 108g
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Brandied Orange Nut Bread

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How to Make Brandied Orange Nut Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  3. Zest and juice one large orange (should yield about 1 tablespoon zest and 1/4 cup juice).
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Add 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 tablespoon orange zest, and 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates. Toss to coat.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons brandy, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a fork until just combined. The batter will be slightly lumpy; do not overmix.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once completely cool, wrap tightly and store overnight to allow flavors to meld.
  12. Enjoy your Brandied Orange Nut Bread plain, with butter, or a dollop of cream cheese!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

79 g

Sugar

616g

Fat

67g

Carbs

118g