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Orange or Lemon Tea Bread Recipe

Orange or Lemon Tea Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 large oranges or 2 large lemons
1/2 cup sugar , plus
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup melted butter or 1/2 cup margarine
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Pare oranges with a sharp knife and cut the peel into slivers. Place the orange and peel into a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain off water and add 1/2 cup sugar. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes, or until mixture turns thick and syrupy, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and cool completely in the pot.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a wire whisk until light. Add remaining 1 cup sugar and whisk until well blended. beat in milk before beating in the candied orange peel and butter or margarine.
Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and ground ginger in a medium bowl. Add flour to batter and mix just until batter is blended. Stir in nuts just until mixed. DO NOT OVER-MIX!
Preheat oven to 325°F Pour bread batter into a greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Bake about 1 hour 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove to a serving plate.
Mix confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to make a glaze. Drizzle on the cooled loaf.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	511.74 Kcal (2143 kJ)
Calories from fat	159.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.67g	27%
Cholesterol	71.88mg	24%
Sodium	331.77mg	14%
Potassium	293.21mg	6%
Total Carbs	80.8g	27%
Sugars	41.92g	168%
Dietary Fiber	2.89g	12%
Protein	9.29g	19%
Vitamin C	24.5mg	41%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	95.2mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	272.35 Kcal (1140 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.4g	27%
Cholesterol	38.26mg	24%
Sodium	176.57mg	14%
Potassium	156.05mg	6%
Total Carbs	43g	27%
Sugars	22.31g	168%
Dietary Fiber	1.54g	12%
Protein	4.94g	19%
Vitamin C	13.1mg	41%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.5mg	5%
Calcium	50.7mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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