Best Orange Raisin Bread Recipes

LOW-FAT ORANGE-RAISIN BRAN BREAD

Steps:

• Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Beat egg in small bowl with wire whisk. Add milk, orange juice, orange zest and oil; mix well. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. (Batter will be lumpy.) Stir in cereal and raisins.
• Pour into 9x5-inch loaf pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake at 350°F for 55 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD PUDDING WITH ORANGE BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE

Steps:

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• Peel and cube the apples.
• In a saute pan melt the butter, then add the apple cubes and brown sugar and saute until soft.
• Remove from heat.
• In a 10" x 8" pan, layer bread cubes and apple cubes.
• In mixing bowl, combine egg yolks, whole eggs, cream, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon and beat well.
• Pour mixture over bread and apple cubes and allow to sit 15 minutes.
• Place pan with apples and bread in a larger pan and fill with water to 1" of the top.
• Back in 350-degree oven for 35 minutes or until knife comes out clean.
• Allow to cool, then cut into squares and serve with Orange Butterscotch Sauce, you may also drizzle with melted vanilla ice cream.
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• In sauce pan melt butter, then add brown sugar and allow to bubble.
• Add orange liqueur and fresh orange juice and allow to reduce to half.
• Add heavy cream and reduce until lightly thickened.

ZUCCHINI-PISTACHIO-RAISIN QUICK BREAD WITH ORANGE GLAZE

Steps:

• For the quick bread: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly brush one 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan or three 6-by-3-by-2-inch mini loaf pans with melted butter and set aside.
• Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Add the raisins and pistachios and toss together. Set aside.
• Whisk together the melted butter, yogurt, vanilla extract, eggs and grated zest if using in a small bowl. Stir in the shredded zucchini. Fold this mixture into the flour mixture until just incorporated.
• Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan(s). Tap the bottom on a hard surface a few times and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes for the regular loaf and 35 to 40 minutes for the minis. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes, then turn the bread out and let cool completely on the rack.
• For the orange glaze: Whisk together the confectioners' sugar, milk and orange zest and juice in a small bowl.
• Pour the glaze over the bread and allow to set at room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
• Cook's Note: When measuring flour, we spoon it into a dry measuring cup and level off the excess. (Scooping directly from the bag compacts the flour, resulting in dry baked goods.)
• Try not to use dark coated baking pans; the quick bread could get too dark.
• Most quick breads taste better if left to sit overnight.

BREAD MACHINE BRIOCHE ORANGE-RAISIN BREAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan heat butter, 1/4 cup milk, sugar, and salt. . beat eggs. when butter melts remove from heat . add to beaten eggs.Place this mixture into bread machine container. finely chop orange peel and add to milk and egg mixture in the bread machine. heat water and add raisins to water to plumb and add to egg mixture in the bread machine container. add flour on top of liquid and eggs in the bread machine container then place yeast on top of flour. put on dough setting. when done with dough cycle place on floured surface and let rest covered for 5 minutes. divide rested dough into three equal parts. roll each piece into 26 inch length. lay side by side and braid. pinch each end of braid together. transfer braided ring to large greased baking sheet. cover with plastic wrap and let rise 40 minutes; dough will rise slightly. preheat oven to 350 degrees. lightly brush top with milk, place a foil ball or ovwn-safe jar or glass in middle to retaain shape. bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown in color.

RAISIN ORANGE BREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, orange zest, yeast, salt and ginger. In a saucepan, heat milk, butter and water to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 3 minutes. Stir in raisins. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 1 minute. Cover and let rest 15 minutes. Divide in half. Roll each portion into a 9x7-in. oval; fold in half lengthwise. Pinch edges to seal. Place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. With a sharp knife, make three 1/4-in.-deep diagonal slashes across top of each loaf. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Cover loosely with foil after 20 minutes to prevent over browning. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. For glaze, combine the sugar, orange juice and butter until smooth. Stir in walnuts. Spread over loaves.

GOLDEN RAISIN-FENNEL SEMOLINA SODA BREAD WITH BUTTERMILK-ORANGE BUTTER

Steps:

• For the soda bread: Put the raisins in a bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Sift the all-purpose, cake and semolina flours, and the baking soda, cream of tartar and salt into a large bowl; stir in the sugar. Cut the 3 tablespoons butter into the flour until it resembles a coarse meal. Stir in the fennel seeds and the soaked raisins.
• In a small bowl, stir the orange zest into the buttermilk, and then add to the flour mixture, stirring with a fork just until a dough comes together. Turn the dough onto a work surface and knead briefly until the loose flour is just moistened; the dough should look shaggy and uneven.
• Form the dough into a 6-inch round and place in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Using a very sharp knife, score a deep cross into the top of the loaf. Bake until nicely browned and a skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with the 2 tablespoons melted butter. Cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
• While the bread bakes, make the buttermilk-orange butter: Whisk together the buttermilk and orange zest in a small bowl. Put the butter and salt in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until smooth. Slowly pour in the buttermilk mixture and continue beating until just incorporated. Spread into a ramekin, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
• Serve slices of warm or toasted semolina soda bread with the orange butter.

ORANGE RAISIN BREAD

Steps:

• Pour 1/2 a cup boiling water of the raisins, add the rind of 1 orange. Let cool.
• Mix together butter and sugar; cream until fluffy. Add egg, juice, and dry ingredients and blend.
• Stir in cooled raisin mixture. Pour into prepared bread pan and bake 1 hour at 350.

APPLE-RAISIN BREAD W/ ORANGE GLAZE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9x5 in. loaf pan. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in apples and raisins.
• 2. In a small bowl, whisk together milk, butter and egg until smooth. Add to dry ingredients:stir until well blended. Pour into pan.
• 3. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 20 minutes.
• 4. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together all Glaze ingredients until smooth.
• 5. With long wooden skewer, poke holes in bread, Brush or pour glaze over bread until absorbed. Cool completely.

ORANGE OATMEAL RAISIN BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl pour 2 cups boiling water over oats and raisins. Add the orange juice, molasses, vegetable oil, and salt. Cool to 120°-130°, stirring occasionally. , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oat mixture and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Shape each into a round or oval loaf. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , With a sharp knife, make three to five shallow slashes across the top of each loaf. Beat egg and milk; lightly brush over loaves. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

APPLE RAISIN BREAD WITH ORANGE GLAZE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in apples and raisins.
• In a smaller bowl, whisk together milk, butter and egg until smooth. Add to dry ingredients; stir until well blended. Pour into pan.
• Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together orange juice, corn syrup and powdered sugar until smooth.
• With long wooden skewer, poke holes in bread. Brush glaze over bread until absorbed. Cool completely.

ORANGE-RAISIN SODA BREAD

Steps:

• Mix flour, 1/2 cup of the cereal, sugar, baking powder and baking soda in medium bowl until well blended. Gradually add oil, stirring until mixture forms fine crumbs. Add raisins and caraway seed; mix well.
• Place buttermilk, eggs and orange zest in large bowl; beat with wire whisk until well blended. Add flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
• Place dough on floured surface; knead 10 times. Shape into ball; place on greased baking sheet which has been sprinkled with remaining 2 Tbsp. cereal. Flatten to 7-inch round loaf; cut 1/4-inch-deep 4-inch-long "X" in center of loaf.
• Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.

ORANGE-RAISIN TOASTING BREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt and baking powder. In a saucepan, heat orange juice and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 3 minutes. Add orange zest. Stir in remaining flour (batter will be thick). Stir in raisins (do not knead). , Coat an 8x4-in. loaf pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with cornmeal; spoon batter into pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack.