Monday, June 4, 2012

Blueberry Orange Bread: Cut Me 2 Slices


Ripe fruits promise delicious freshly baked muffins at the quaint country store on bright summer mornings, but what happens when you work until 5pm, get to the store, and find all the best home baked pastries gone?  Blueberry Orange Bread offers a soothing solution to anyone craving sweet seasonal luscious fruits on bread.  It’s great for people with little time to bake, since it takes as little as ten minutes to prep and only an hour to bake; yet, the fast process prevents undervaluing its undeniably irresistible blast of berry zest.  The refreshing combination of blueberries mixed with the citrus of oranges settles the taste for a person desiring something fruity but not too sweet, and with a kick.  It also contains little fat but packs loads of antioxidants and Vitamin C, making it great for breakfast, dessert, or a scrumptious side and snack.  Top it with butter and pair it with a warm cup of coffee and you’ll have bread matching that of any at Starbucks or homey country stores, and you won’t miss the time of travel or expense you use to sacrifice to get the same motivated morning attitude and treated tummy.

Follow the directions below to fill your kitchen with a blueberry aroma better than a Yankee Candle:


Ingredients
·      2 cups all-purpose flour
·      1 cup sugar
·      1 teaspoon baking powder
·      1/2 teaspoon baking soda
·      1/2 teaspoon salt
·      1 egg
·      1/2 cup orange juice
·      1/3 cup water
·      2 tablespoons butter, melted
·      2 tablespoons grated orange peel
·      3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
 
Directions
·      In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine egg, orange juice, water, butter and orange peel. Add to dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in the blueberries. Pour into a greased and floured 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan.
·      Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf.



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