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Loaf, Orange-Nut




Source of Recipe


From "Cook Quick", 1986


Recipe Introduction


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List of Ingredients




2-1/2 cups buttermilk baking mix

2/3 cups sugar

3 eggs

2 tablespoons grated orange rind

3/4 cup orange juice

3/4 cup chopped pecans

ORANGE GLAZE:
3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar

3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

2 teaspoons grated orange rind

2 teaspoons orange juice

Zest of 1 orange (optional)


Recipe



1. Combine baking mix, sugar, eggs, orange rind and juice in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer 3 minutes. Fold in pecans.

2. Pour batter into a well-greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350° F. for 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

3. To make orange glaze combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until well blended. Use immediately on Orange-Nut loaf or other quick breads. Yields 1 cup.

4. Garnish glazed loaf with orange zest, if desired. Slice and serve.