This Sweet Orange Bread is a delightful twist on traditional bread, incorporating the zesty flavors of orange into a soft, pillowy loaf. Made with bread flour, yeast, sugar, eggs, milk, and butter, this recipe yields a bread that is rich in flavor and has a tender crumb. Dried orange fruit is added to the dough for a burst of citrus taste, and the bread is adorned with slices of boiled orange for a beautiful and flavorful finish. Topped with pistachios, this bread is not only delicious but also visually appealing.
Why You’ll Love This: The combination of sweet and citrus flavors makes this bread a unique and tasty treat. The addition of boiled orange pieces and pistachios creates a wonderful texture contrast and adds to the bread’s overall aesthetic.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for a special breakfast, brunch, or teatime snack. It’s also a great choice for festive occasions or as a unique addition to a bread basket during family gatherings.
Decoration Tips: Garnish with extra orange zest, a drizzle of orange glaze, or sprinkle with more pistachios for an extra pop of color and flavor.
Ingredients:
- 750g Bread Flour
- 8g Instant Yeast
- 55g Sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 280ml Milk (adjust as needed)
- 100g Butter
- 5g Salt
- Dried Orange Fruit
- 200ml Water
- 130g Sugar
- Orange Slices
- Pistachio Nuts (for decoration)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, instant yeast, and 55g of sugar.
- Add eggs and gradually pour in the milk while kneading the dough.
- Knead in 100g of butter and 5g of salt. Continue kneading for 5 minutes until the dough is smooth.
- Let the dough rest for 60 minutes in a warm place.
- After resting, incorporate the dried orange fruit into the dough and shape it to fit a 20x11x11cm bread pan.
- Allow the dough to rest again for 70 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the boiled orange slices: In a saucepan, boil 200ml water with 130g sugar. Add the orange slices and boil for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (374°F).
- Place the bread in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown.
- Once baked and cooled, decorate the bread with pistachio nuts and the prepared orange slices.
Enjoy your homemade Sweet Orange Bread, a flavorful and visually stunning bread that’s perfect for adding a touch of sweetness and citrus to your day!
Enjoy!
