Recipe: Orange Nut Bread

Orange Nut Bread

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 cup boiling water
2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup Florida's Natural Brand Orange Juice
2 Tbsp. grated orange rind
1 cup sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Melt butter or margarine in boiling water in medium bowl.

Sift flour, soda, baking powder and salt together. Add orange juice, grated rind, sugar and vanilla to butter and water. Add slightly beaten egg.

Sift dry ingredients over orange mixture, add nuts, and stir until moist (batter will be lumpy). Pour into greased and floured 4x8 inch loaf pan.

Bake at 350F for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack. Wrap in waxed paper and store.

Slices best on second day. Great for cream cheese sandwiches.

Source: Florida's Natural Growers