ORANGE YOGURT BREAD

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My mother made this often when I was growing up. Now I make it for my husband and two girls. The slightly tangy glaze complements the moist bread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons orange juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add yogurt, orange juice and zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if top browns to quickly. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack to cool completely. , For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.