Orange Ricotta Bread
This Orange Ricotta Bread is so moist and has such a refreshing citrus flavor. This recipe is incredibly delicious and perfect year round.
Servings 16
Calories 271kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 Tablespoons orange zest
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Glaze
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 Tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray 2 loaf pans with Bakers Joy or grease and flour.
- In a large bowl cream together butter and sugar for about 2 minutes.
- Add ricotta and blend again for another minute.
- Add eggs one at a time beating for 1 minute after each addition.
- Add vanilla and orange zest and mix again.
- Add baking powder, salt and 1/2 a cup of flour at a time. Blend until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into pans and bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Do not over bake or bread will be dry.
- Let bread cool in pan for 5 minutes before inverting onto wire rack. I always loosen the sides by sliding a sharp knife along the edges first.
- While bread is cooking combine all the ingredients for the glaze, except for the vanilla, into a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Pour glaze over warm bread.
- Cool before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 423IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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