ORANGE PECAN BREAD

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This recipe was given to me by the daughter of a very old friend of my mother's- she was a very avid baker and a wonderful cook. Joan gave me many of her mother's recipes.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Fruit Breakfast

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

IN ADVANCE:
1 c orange rind
1/2 c water
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
BREAD:
2 1/4 c unsifted all purpose flour
1 c granulated sugar
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2/3 c milk
3 Tbsp melted butter
2 large eggs,beaten
3/4 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. In Advance: Grind the rinds of 3 oranges medium fine (use blender). Measure l cup into saucepan. Stir in the water and sugar. Cover and cook on low heat 10-15 minutes until most of the water is absorbed and it is syrupy but not dry. Set aside to cool. --- Bread: Sift flour, sugar, baking powder ans salt into mixing bowl. Add milk, butter and egg- mix until smooth. Stir in orange rind and pecans. Pour batter into 2 greased 9x5-inch loaf pans. Sprinkle tops with mixture of 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 Tablespoons sugar. Bake at 350^ about 60-65 minutes or until tested done with toothpick. Remove from pans after 5 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

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