Orange Bread Recipe

Name: Orange Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 grams Bread (strong) flour; 20 grams Sugar; 4 grams Salt; 3 grams Dry yeast; 4 grams Grated orange peel; 1 orange's worth Orange juice; 135 grams combined with the juice from the orange 100% orange juice; 50 grams Plain yogurt; 25 grams Unsalted butter; 1 Coarse salt to scrub the orange peel

Servings: persons

1
Prepare the ingredients.
2
Rinse the orange in water, and scrub with plenty of coarse salt.
3
Put all the ingredients listed up to the yeast in a bread machine, and start the 'dough kneading' program.
4
Add the butter 5 minutes in.
5
Take the finished dough out, punch it down lightly, and divide in half.
6
Round off each portion of dough and rest it for 15 minutes.
7
After the dough has rested, place each piece seam side down and roll out to about 27cm long.
8
(It is a rather sticky dough, so dust the surface on both sides as you work.)
9
Roll up the dough from the edge.
10
Seal off the ends of the rolled up dough.
11
Roll both pieces of dough with both hands to neaten up the shapes.
12
Place the two pieces of dough side by side, and pinch them together at one end.
13
Twist the dough 3 times.
14
Pinch together the ends of the twisted dough.
15
Put the dough in an oiled bread pan.
16
If the dough is longer than the pan, twist the dough a little while pushing it in from both sides towards the middle to shrink it enough to fit.
17
Leave it to rise until the highest part of the dough is at the height of the sides of the pan.
18
Start preheating the oven to 200C at the right time.
19
Lower the oven temperature to 180C and bake for 15 minutes.
20
Lower the temperature again to 160C and bake for another 15 minutes.
21
When the bread is baked, drop it pan and all from about a 15 cm height onto your countertop to push out the hot air.
22
Take the loaf out of the pan to cool, and it's done.
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This is how the bread looks when sliced.
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The crumb is finely textured, moist and soft.
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And a bit chewy too.
26
It's such a pretty orange color.

337

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 grams Bread (strong) flour, 20 grams Sugar, 4 grams Salt, 3 grams Dry yeast, and more.

Yes, Orange Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Orange Bread

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