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Blueberry Orange Loaf

thetimelessbaker
An easy-to-make citrusy orange quick bread filled with blueberries and drizzled with a sweet orange glaze.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
cooling time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 243 kcal

Equipment

  • 8 ½” x 4 ½” loaf pan
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls of various sizes

Ingredients
  

For the quick bread

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 3 Tablespoons canola oil
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh orange zest
  • 1 1/3 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

For the glaze

  • 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 Tablespoons orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon orange zest

Instructions
 

  • Cut a piece of parchment paper to size of loaf pan, place in bottom of loaf and grease pan well.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, sift or whisk the 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda and ½ teaspoon salt.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine the 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, c3 Tablespoons canola oil, 2/3 cup orange juice and 2 teaspoons fresh orange zest.
  • Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix only until just combined. Fold in 1 1/3 cup fresh or frozen blueberries.
  • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake at 350°F° for one hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Allow loaf to cool in pan 10-15 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely; remove parchment paper from bottom of loaf when cool.
  • Combine all ingredients for glaze (1 ¼ cup powdered sugar, 2-3 Tablespoons orange juice,½ teaspoon orange zest) and drizzle on top of loaf; allow glaze to set before slicing.

Notes

  • Store in airtight container for up to 72 hours
  • Bread freezes well unglazed and sealed in an airtight container for up to 3 months

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 237mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg
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