Orange Chocolate Chip Bread

Name: Orange Chocolate Chip Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 1 loaf (12 servings).
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons grated orange zest (about 1 medium orange); 1/3 cup orange juice; Boiling water; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

The classic combination of flavors in this recipe reminds me of the orange and chocolate candy my grandmother made for the holidays. We like to snack on this bread throughout the day.

Ingredients

4 teaspoons grated orange zest (about 1 medium orange)
1/3 cup orange juice
Boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Place orange zest in a small bowl. Pour juice in a measuring cup; add enough boiling water to measure 1 cup. Pour over orange zest; let stand for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the egg, butter, vanilla and reserved orange mixture. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips.
Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 177 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Orange Chocolate Chip Bread in Best of Country Breads

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mrs._white

Jan 27, 2014

So easy to make! I had some oranges on the verge of being thrown away so I used their juice instead of store bought orange juice! YUMMMY!!!
rudylenak

Oct 13, 2013

good good for mi
RachelE

May 26, 2010

My husband thought this was really good. I thought it was different, kind of like the orange chocolate slices they have around Christmas. If you like those, this is the same kind of taste.