SUNSHINE STATE ORANGE BREAD

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This pretty glazed loaf is bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Walnuts add a subtle nuttiness and yummy texture to the moist slices. It's one recipe you can serve year after year, and never tire of it. -Mrs. MRS PRISCILLA Gilbert, IND HBR BCH, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup orange juice
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, orange zest, baking powder and baking soda. In a small bowl, whisk water, orange juice, egg, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts., Transfer to greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients. Drizzle over bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.