Best 7 Orange Tea Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked Orange Tea Bread, a delectable treat that combines the vibrant flavors of orange zest and the soothing warmth of tea. This classic tea bread recipe offers a moist and tender crumb, perfectly complemented by a sweet orange glaze. Additionally, discover variations of this delightful bread, including a delectable Orange Cranberry Tea Bread bursting with tart cranberries, a decadent Orange Chocolate Tea Bread infused with rich chocolate chips, and a gluten-free Orange Almond Tea Bread catering to dietary restrictions. Each variation promises a unique taste experience, ensuring there's a perfect Orange Tea Bread for every palate.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY ORANGE TEA BREAD



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Perfect for a holiday brunch or party, this tea bread is full of delicious flavor. Make extra loaves and keep in the freezer for instant hostess gifts!

Provided by Mott's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup Mott's® Cinnamon Applesauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup dried cranberries
½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg
2 teaspoons grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Combine flour, dried cranberries, sugar and baking powder in large mixing bowl.
  • In separate bowl, mix together remaining ingredients. Blend applesauce mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Spoon batter into greased loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F 45-50 minutes, until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan before removing loaf to cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 114.8 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE TEA BREAD MUFFINS W/ ORANGE CREAM CHEESE GLAZE



Cranberry-Orange Tea Bread Muffins W/ Orange Cream Cheese Glaze image

Cranberry-Orange Bread has been a holiday favorite of mine for years. These miniature muffins are perfect for gifts, dessert, or Christmas morning.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup orange juice
24 aluminum foil, miniature baking cups
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 (3 ounce) package softened cream cheese
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8-10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring occasionally,.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Pulse cranberries and sugar in a food processor 3-4 times or just until chopped.
  • Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, beating until well blended. Gradually add flour mixture alternately with orange juice, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in cranberry mixture and pecans.
  • Place baking cups in miniature muffin pans; coat with cooking spray. Spoon batter into baking cups, filling completely.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean. Remove from pans to a wire rack. Spoon Orange Cream Cheese Glaze over warm muffins.
  • Orange Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat one 3 oz. package of softened cream cheese at medium speed until creamy. Add 1 tablespoons orange juice and 1/4 tsp of vanilla; beat until smooth. Gradually add 1 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar, beating until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 147.1, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 16.8, Protein 1.9

CRANBERRY ORANGE TEA BREAD (SUGAR-FREE)



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This recipe came from Marlene Koch's Splenda Recipes book that I have. It is sugar-free, low fat and low calorie. I added the cream cheese and vanilla to the glaze. I also added nuts to the original batter recipe.

Provided by PollyL

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup unsweetened orange juice
1/3 cup evaporated milk
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 large egg
1 egg white
1 tablespoon orange zest (zest of 1 orange)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup Splenda granular
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups fresh cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup light orange juice
1/4 cup Splenda granular
1 1/2 ounces low-fat cream cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 9x5 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together orange juice, milk, oil, eggs, zest and vanilla. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, Splenda, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nuts and cranberries. Stir; make a well and add the liquid mixture, stirring just until blended.
  • Spoon into prepared pan and smooth.
  • Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out dry.
  • While bread is baking prepare Glaze: Combine orange juice and Splenda in a small saucepan. Place on medium heat and reduce by one half. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Brush glaze onto warm loaf immediately after removing from oven. Cool on rack for 15 minutes; then remove from pan.
  • *Gift loaf variation: Makes 2-3 small loaves - fill mini loaf pans 2/3 full and bake for 30-35 minutes.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE TEA BREAD



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Make and share this Cranberry-Orange Tea Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups whole fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 oranges, zest of
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
3/4 cup orange juice
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°; grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  • In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, combine the cranberries and sugar; pulse to coarsely grind; set aside.
  • In a big bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt; add in the orange zest and walnuts; toss to blend.
  • In a small bowl, combine the orange juice and eggs; beat with a whisk until frothy; add in vanilla and cranberry mixture; stir to combine, then pour over dry ingredients and drizzle with melted butter.
  • Stir with a large spatula just until the batter is moistened and the cranberries are evenly distributed.
  • Pour batter into loaf pan; bake in the center of oven for 45-50 minutes, until a pick comes out clean.
  • The top of the loaf should be crusty and golden.
  • Turn loaf out of pan onto a rack, then turn it right side up to cool completely.
  • Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.1, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 90.8, Sodium 304.7, Carbohydrate 73.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 37.5, Protein 8.3

POPPY SEED TEA BREAD WITH ORANGE GLAZE



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Categories     Bread     Fruit     Brunch

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/3 cups sugar, DIVIDED
½ c orange juice
2 t finely grated orange peel
3 1/3 c flour
4 t baking powder
1 ¼ t salt
1 2/3 c oil
3 eggs
2 t almond extract
1 2/3 c whole milk
2 T poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Spray two 9x5x3 inch metal loaf pans with Pam. Bring 1 c sugar, orange juice and orange peel to boil in heavy small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. This is the orange glaze - set aside to cool. Using electric mixer, beat remaining 2 1/3 c sugar, oil, eggs, almond extract in large bowl until pale yellow and thick, about 5 minutes. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Slowly add milk. Stir in poppy seeds. Divide batter between the two pans. Bake until toothpick comes out clean, about 1 hour. Transfer pans to work surface. Using long toothpick, poke holes in each bread all over. Gradually spoon reserved orange glaze over hot breads in pans, dividing equally and allowing glaze to absorb after each addition. Cool breads completely in pans. To de-pan, run a knife along edge of breads to loosen. Invert onto platter.

ORANGE-POPPY TEA BREAD



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I am a big fan of tea breads (or quick breads) and this one has a nice, citrussy quality that is a real treat. This bread does need to sit overnight in order for the flavors to blend; however, I have not included that in the preparation time, so plan accordingly.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat sour cream, sugar and butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, poppy seeds, orange rind, and orange juice until well mixed.
  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat at low speed, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally, until combined.
  • Spoon batter into greased loaf pan and bake 50-55 minutes or until center springs back when lightly pressed with fingertip. Cool in pan on wire rack for about 5 minutes, then remove bread from pan and cool completely. Wrap and plastic wrap and let sit overnight.
  • To serve, place tea bread on serving plate and cut into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2958.9, Fat 153.1, SaturatedFat 88.7, Cholesterol 735.6, Sodium 3930, Carbohydrate 356.3, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 160.9, Protein 46

ORANGE TEA BREAD



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This recipe is from the 1983 Southern Living Christmas Book. I have made this is past with lots of raves.

Provided by Maryland Jim

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 cup orange juice
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar, salt, and soda, add the remaining ingredients, mixing well. Pour into a greased 9X5 loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes.

Tips:

  • Ensure Accurate Measurements: Use a kitchen scale to measure ingredients for precise results, especially when baking.
  • Fresh Ingredients Matter: Use fresh oranges for optimal flavor and zest. Choose oranges with a vibrant color and firm texture.
  • Proper Mixing: Mix dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately before combining them. This ensures even distribution and prevents overmixing.
  • Do Not Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a dense and tough texture. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Patience during Baking: Avoid opening the oven during the baking process. This can cause the cake to fall and lose its structure.
  • Cool Before Serving: Allow the orange tea bread to cool completely after baking. This helps the flavors to develop and the structure to set.
  • Store Properly: Store the orange tea bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap it tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Orange tea bread is a delightful and versatile treat that combines the flavors of zesty oranges, fragrant tea, and warm spices. With careful attention to ingredients, mixing techniques, and baking times, you can create a moist, flavorful, and aromatic loaf that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or teatime. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or one with variations such as glaze or streusel topping, this versatile recipe offers endless possibilities for customization. Experiment with different tea varieties, citrus fruits, and spices to create your own unique version of this classic treat. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will fill your home with tantalizing aromas and leave your taste buds craving more.

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