Zesty Orange Bread

ingredients
Zest of 3 oranges
1/2 cup of sugar
2 Tbs. water
5 Tbs. unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup milk
1 cup walnuts-add if desired
For the orange syrup
3 Tbs. sugar
3 Tbs. fresh orange juice


directions:
Preheat an oven to 350*F. Grease and flour a 1-lb. loaf pan.

In a small saucepan over medium heat,combine the orange zest, 1/4 cup of the sugar and
the water,stirring untile the sugar dissolves,about 2 minutes. Add the butter and stir untile
melted,about 1 minute. Set aside.

In a bowl,stir and toss together the flour,baking powder,baking soda,salt and the remaining
1/4 cup sugar.set aside.

In a large bowl,wisk together eggs,yogurt,milk and reserved orange mixture untile smooth.
Add the flour mixture and stir until just blended.

Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of
the loaf comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the orange syrup: In a small bowl, combine the sugar and orange juice. Set
aside,stirring occasionally;dont worry if the sugar does not dissolve completely.

Remove the bread from the oven and transfer the pan to a wire rack. Using a fork,gently poke
the top in several places. Stir the syrup, then slowly drizzle it over the hot bread. Let the bread
cool for 15 minutes, then turn the loaf out onto the rack and let cool completely.Makes 1 loaf


I thought it was very good.I added walnuts to mine.I thought they gave a little crunch that the
bread neaded.Ummmmmmm you must try this.post comments please.