Orange-Pecan Tea Bread

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 14

A small amount of salt in a quick bread or cake batter balances its sweetness.

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk

1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

3 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 tablespoons orange marmalade

2 teaspoons grated orange rind

2 large eggs

cooking spray

1/2 cup powdered sugar

2 teaspoons fresh orange juice

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped pecans, toasted

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and the next 5 ingredients (flour through allspice) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk; make a well in center of mixture. Combine granulated sugar and the next 7 ingredients (sugar through eggs), stirring with a whisk; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
3. Spoon batter into an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on a wire rack.
4. Combine powdered sugar and juice, stirring until smooth. Drizzle glaze over bread, and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons pecans.

By RecipeOfHealth.com