Orange Pumpkin Bread Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
🍽 Yield: 2 loaves
Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with this Orange Pumpkin Bread recipe. Bursting with the goodness of pumpkin, hints of orange zest, and plump raisins, this bread is a comforting treat perfect for any time of the day. Whether you’re craving a wholesome breakfast or a cozy evening snack, this bread is sure to satisfy your cravings. Share the joy by baking and sharing this recipe with your loved ones!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 2 2/3 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2/3 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons grated orange rind
Instructions
- Cream Shortening: In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening until smooth using an electric mixer set at medium speed.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add the sugar to the creamed shortening, continuing to beat until well combined and fluffy.
- Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.
- Alternate Mixing: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the pumpkin puree. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined after each addition.
- Add Liquid Ingredients: Pour in the water and orange juice, mixing well to incorporate into the batter.
- Stir in Raisins and Orange Rind: Gently fold in the raisins and grated orange rind until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Prepare Loaf Pans: Grease and flour two 9x5x3-inch loaf pans to prevent sticking.
- Fill Loaf Pans: Divide the batter equally between the prepared loaf pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the loaves for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before carefully removing them from the pans and transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once completely cooled, slice the Orange Pumpkin Bread into thick, comforting slices and savor the warm, fragrant flavors of fall.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 2764.6
- Fat: 80.7g
- Saturated Fat: 20.8g
- Cholesterol: 372mg
- Sodium: 3255.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 485.1g
- Fiber: 9.9g
- Sugar: 301.5g
- Protein: 38.2g
Recipe Notes
- For a twist, try adding chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts to the batter for added texture and flavor.
- This Orange Pumpkin Bread freezes well, so consider making a double batch and storing one loaf for later enjoyment.
- Enjoy a slice of this bread with a hot cup of coffee or tea for a comforting and satisfying snack.
