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Orange Yogurt Bread Recipe

March 17, 2008 by Nicole 38 Comments

Orange Yogurt Bread

Wow, it’s been a while hasn’t it?

Well here’s a really good recipe to help us get back into the swing of things! I had planned on creating lots of new citrus recipes this past season, and I did get a few put together, but this last one comes straight from a cookbook. I did actually try making my own version of an orange yogurt bread but it wasn’t nearly as good as the one I’m about to share with you.

The Taste of Home Baking Book is one of the many cookbooks I picked up during my ‘welcome back to the states’ shopping sprees. I like this book because it is designed to be used. It’s hardcover and ring-bound so the cookbook will lie open flat on the counter making it easy to read while preparing a recipe. The pages are also removable in case you don’t want to have the entire book out. But what’s really great about this book is that it’s filled with photos and good general information about baking in addition to tons of wonderful recipes.

This Orange Yogurt Bread is the first recipe I tried from the book but I’ve already bookmarked several others. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Orange Yogurt Bread 2

Orange Yogurt Bread

2/3 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Glaze:
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 to 3 teaspooons orange juice

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add yogurt, orange juice and peel. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.

3. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly). Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack to cool completely.

4. For glaze, combine confectioners’ sugar and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled bread.

Recipe notes: I followed this recipe closely. The only change I made was to grate an extra teaspoon of orange zest and add it to the glaze. I also poked holes in the top of the bread with a toothpick before spreading it with glaze. Make sure to check the bread early because the top did brown quickly. The bread freezes very well. I froze half the loaf by wrapping it in foil and then sealing it in a plastic freezer bag. It was still very moist and flavorful after defrosting.

Recipe source: The Taste of Home Baking Book

Filed Under: Adventures in Baking, Breads, Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Vegetarian

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  1. Ruby says

    March 17, 2008 at 5:52 pm

    Nicole I could eat that entire loaf in one sitting!! Looks delicious and I love lemon bread so I imagine that I will like orange just as much. The yogurt part sounds intriguing like it will make the bread really soft and yummy. It's great to see you posting again. Thanks! I'll probably try this in the next couple of days. :)
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  2. Whitney says

    March 17, 2008 at 6:29 pm

    Your photos are always so beautiful, and this bread sounds delicious! Keep these great posts coming.
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  3. Gretchen Noelle says

    March 17, 2008 at 6:58 pm

    Nicole, your blog was one of the ones I found and loved when I first started actually blogging. I have missed your posts and was so thrilled to see one come through my reader tonight. Your cake looks lovely and I am sure tastes delicious!
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  4. Claudia (cook eat FRET) says

    March 17, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    this one is definitely bookmarked...
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  5. brilynn says

    March 18, 2008 at 7:41 am

    My aunt makes a wonderful fruit and yogurt loaf that is infinitely variable by switching the flavour of fruit and yogurt. It sounds as though this loaf could also be adapted in a similar way. Looks great!
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  6. Deborah says

    March 18, 2008 at 8:21 am

    I've actually thought about buying that book. I have a few cookbooks that are ring bound, and I love them because if I'm making more than one recipe from the book, I don't have to keep flipping back and forth - I can just take the pages out!! This bread sounds amazing!
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  7. Nicole says

    March 18, 2008 at 8:38 am

    Ruby: What I love about this bread is the buttery flavor. The taste reminds me of pound cake but isn't quite as heavy. You could easily turn this into a lemon bread if you want! Whitney: Thanks! I'll do my best ;-) Gretchen Noelle: Thanks! I think you'll be hearing from me much more often now! Claudia: Cool! Let me know if you decide to make it later :-) Brilynn: Yes, this could easily be adapted but I think I think I'd prefer to stick with citrus fruit of some kind. Lemon, lime or a combination would be really yummy! Deborah: I think the only other ring bound book I own is the Better Homes and Garden Cookbook which is actually the first cookbook I ever owned.
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  8. Elle says

    March 18, 2008 at 8:52 am

    Oh, I make one a lot like this, but with strawberry yogurt. It IS like a poundcake, and it even gets better as it ages a bit. I love the idea of doing a citrus one, though, and yours looks fabulous! I also bought that exact book for my niece for Christmas, since she's a budding baker, and it seemed like a good place for her to start. I should have picked one up for myself at the same time, lol.
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  9. Patricia Scarpin says

    March 18, 2008 at 9:38 am

    Hi sweetie! What a delicious recipe, Nic. It looks so tender... Yum!
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  10. Jason says

    March 18, 2008 at 3:16 pm

    Maybe you could turn the glaze into an icing and use it to make lines and whatnot on top of the loaf.
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  11. Anali says

    March 19, 2008 at 8:17 am

    I love the citrus yogurt breads! I made a similar cake last year and loved it. So did my co-workers. I'll have to make another! ; )
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  12. Sarah says

    March 19, 2008 at 9:08 am

    Oh this looks sooooo moist and zippy. Must try it soon!!!
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  13. mimi says

    March 19, 2008 at 9:17 am

    this looks so delicious! i've never made yogurt breads before, but i think this one is calling my name.
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  14. Mandy says

    March 19, 2008 at 11:37 am

    I love anything with citrus,so this one is right up my alley. I think I will add a tablespoon of grand marnier into the bread when I make it. :)
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  15. Nicole says

    March 19, 2008 at 12:30 pm

    Elle: Mmmm...strawberry sounds good! Do you add fresh strawberries to the batter, too?

    Patricia: Yes, it was nice and tender. Thanks!

    Jason: Yes, I suppose that could be done :-)

    Anali: I want to try it again soon with lemon instead of orange. The citrus and yogurt are a great combo!

    Sarah: Zippy! What a cute description ;-)

    Mimi: I've made yogurt cake before but not bread. But I think this recipe is much closer to a cake than a bread anyway :-)

    Mandy: Ooooh, grand marnier would be great!

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  16. Roni says

    March 20, 2008 at 6:31 pm

    Ok, that's just wrong!! Looks delicious!
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  17. Claudia (cook eat FRET) says

    March 21, 2008 at 6:00 pm

    i am so totally making this sounds wonderful
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  18. Mary Coleman says

    March 22, 2008 at 8:03 am

    Glad to see you back! This looks divine and I'm most definitely making it soon!
    Reply
  19. michelle says

    March 24, 2008 at 3:15 pm

    sounds delicious... i love breakfast breads and poundcakes. will definitely try :) michelle thelittledish.com
    Reply
  20. Eviedee says

    March 26, 2008 at 1:00 pm

    This looks so moist and delicious!
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