This Sweet Bread Recipe is ideal for a leisurely weekend brunch or simple everyday snacking. Bright orange and tender apple flavors make it a crowd-pleaser every time!
Sweet Bread Recipe
Baking bread can feel intimidating if you’re new to it, but this Iced Orange Bread Recipe is easy to follow and yields a perfectly sweet, tender loaf. The orange and apple combination is refreshing and makes a lovely presentation for guests.
Making an extra loaf is a good idea — one to enjoy immediately and another to share or save for later.
It’s a pleasure to share this recipe, originally developed with Fleischmann’s® Yeast, which helps make the rise consistent and reliable.
How To Make Orange Bread
While the yeast proofs, measure and prepare all ingredients so the process flows smoothly.
Warm the orange juice and butter together until about 100–110°F so the mixture is warm but not hot.
After the yeast has proofed, add the dry ingredients.
Add the sugar and combine with the flour and salt.
Slowly pour in the warm orange-butter mixture while mixing to form a batter.
Add the eggs and mix until incorporated.
Stir in the remaining flour to form a stiff batter or dough.
Gently fold in grated apples for moisture and texture.
Divide the batter between two well-greased 8½ x 4-inch loaf pans. Cover loosely and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled, about 60–90 minutes. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 35–45 minutes, until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
Once the loaves are cool, whisk powdered sugar with heavy cream to make a thick, pourable icing, then drizzle over the loaves. Slice and serve.
This sweet, citrus-scented bread is beautiful for holiday gatherings or any special breakfast. The icing adds a lovely finishing touch and keeps the slices moist.
Iced Orange Apple Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup warm water about 110 degrees F
- 2 envelopes Fleischmann’s® Active Dry Yeast
- 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated apples
Sweet Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
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Combine warm water and yeast in a large mixer bowl; let rest 5 minutes to proof.
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Add 3 cups of the flour, granulated sugar, and kosher salt; stir to combine.
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Warm the orange juice and melted butter together until about 100°–110°F. Pour into the flour mixture and add the eggs.
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Beat briefly with an electric mixer to combine, then increase speed to medium-high and beat about 2 minutes.
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Stir in the remaining flour until you have a stiff batter. Fold in grated apples.
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Spoon the batter into two well-greased 8½ x 4-inch loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 60 to 90 minutes, or until doubled.
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Bake at 350°F for 35 to 45 minutes, until the loaves are cooked through. Remove from pans and cool on a wire rack.
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When cool, whisk powdered sugar with heavy cream until thick and smooth. Drizzle over the loaves, slice, and serve.
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Disclaimer: This post was created in partnership with Fleischmann’s® Yeast in 2016. All opinions are the author’s own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make recipes like this possible.