ORANGE SURPRISE SWEET BREAD

Orange Surprise Sweet Bread image

Provided by Bee Engelhart

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Tbsp approximately, vegetable shortening
2 Tbsp approximately, corn flake crumbs (sold with the breadcrumbs)
1 medium orange
1/4 c orange juice
3/4 c granulated sugar
1/2 c unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 large egg
1/4 c milk
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c golden raisins

Steps:

1. 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease a 9x5 loaf pan with shortening. Dust to coat with corn flake crumbs. Set aside
2. Cut off a sliver of the rind at the nub and the blossom end of the orange. Cut the orange into 8 pieces, removing any seeds. Place in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the orange juice and pulse until the orange is finely chopped.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream the sugar and butter.
4. Beat in the orange puree, egg, milk, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
5. Stir in the flour.
6. Fold in the raisins.
7. Scoop the batter by the spoonful into the prepared pan. Use the back of the spoon to level the batter.
8. Bake for 1 hour or until baked through.
9. Cool in the pan until the sides shrink away. Remove to a wire rack and continue cooling to room temperature.
10. Serve slices just as they are or with a smear of cream cheese or butter.