Glazed Orange Bread

4.71 from 17 votes

Orange Bread with fresh orange glaze and infused orange syrup is the perfect citrus happy breakfast bread you have been waiting for. With delicious orange zest and a yummy texture, this orange bread is an easy to make and easy to love bread recipe.

Prep Time30

Cook Time50

Total Time1 20

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 854kcal

Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Ingredients

Bread Batter Ingredients

1 1/2 cups self rising flour
1 cup sour cream fat free or regular will work , I use fat free
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp orange zest
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Orange Syrup Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice fresh or store bought is fine

Orange Icing Glaze

1 tbsp orange juice fresh or store bought
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp orange extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9x5 loaf pan with non-stick spray.

Prepare Bread Batter:

In a large bowl, add the sour cream, sugar, eggs, zest, vanilla and oil and whisk until combined. Add in the flour and mix until well combined.
Pour into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Set aside to cool.

Prepare the Orange Syrup While Cooling:

In a saucepan, add the sugar and orange juice then heat until boiling. Let the mixture boil for a minute or two, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
Remove the loaf from it’s pan and place onto a cooling rack with wax paper underneath, pour the orange syrup all over the top and let it soak in.
Allow the bread to cool completely before topping with the orange icing glaze. (30 minutes at least)

Prepare the Orange Icing Glaze:

Once the bread is completely cooled, mix together the orange juice, powdered sugar and extract. Drizzle the icing all over the top.
Slice and enjoy!

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