Orange Quick Bread

This zippy bread is packed with orange flavor and is a snap to make.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

Step: 2

In a large bowl, stir together baking mix, sugar and orange zest. Add orange juice, egg and vegetable oil; stir to combine. Fold in almonds and raisins. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step: 3

Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.

Per Serving: 175 calories; protein 3g; carbohydrates 27.1g; fat 6.6g; cholesterol 15.5mg; sodium 258.5mg.

The best flavour of the flour can make a real difference to your bread. Different makers do vary. Extra-strong or Canadian flours, which are bet higher in gluten, may give you a best rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re making wholemeal dough , which not always getting bigger as well as white bread.

To made this in a breadmaker , add all the menus to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.

A bread first rising can be make in the fridge 24 hours . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great limit , as you can start it yesterday , then finish it off the next day.