Pomander Bread (Citrus Spice Bread) Recipe

Name: Pomander Bread (Citrus Spice Bread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 ½ cups milk, divided; ½ cup orange juice; 1 cup apple juice; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; ¼ cup honey; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 teaspoons ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 3 cups whole wheat flour; 4 ½ cups white flour

Servings: persons

4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 ½ cups milk, divided
½ cup orange juice
1 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup honey
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground ginger
3 cups whole wheat flour
4 ½ cups white flour

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["Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm milk in a large bowl.", "Stir in the rest of the milk, orange juice, apple juice, salt, vegetable oil, honey, and egg.", "Mix orange rind, cinnamon, coriander, cloves, and ginger into whole wheat flour, and add mixture to liquid ingredients; stir.", "Stir in white flour gradually, until dough becomes difficult to stir.", "Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead 10 minutes, adding only as much flour as needed to produce a dough that is smooth, elastic and just past the point of being sticky.", "Put in a large oiled bowl, and cover with plastic wrap.", "Allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour).", "Punch down, and divide in half to make 2 loaves.", "Place loaves in well-greased 9""x5""x3"" pans, cover with a kitchen towel and let rise until doubled in volume (about 30 minutes).", "Pre-heat oven to 350F (375 at 6000').", "Bake bread in the center of the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until browned and hollow sounding when tapped (May have to cover with foil tent the last 10 minutes to prevent excessive browning).", "Remove from pans and place on rack to cool."]

1084

kcal

Calories

Fat

198

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast, 1 ½ cups milk, divided, ½ cup orange juice, 1 cup apple juice, and more.

Yes, Pomander Bread (Citrus Spice 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.

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Pomander Bread (Citrus Spice Bread)

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