The Christmas Orange Bread is a traditional dessert that fully embodies the festive spirit of the Christmas holidays. With its citrus notes and the enveloping aroma of oranges, this dessert becomes the ideal protagonist to sweeten the tables during the Christmas period. Its soft and moist texture, enriched by the freshness of citrus fruits, makes it an irresistible option for anyone looking for a dessert that combines tradition and flavor.
This culinary delight is the result of a harmonious blend of high-quality ingredients, skillfully combined to create an enveloping goodness. Fresh oranges, rich in vitamin C and with a lively taste, are the beating heart of this preparation, offering an aromatic profile that awakens the senses and creates a feeling of Christmas warmth in every bite.
The Christmas Orange Bread is not only a delicacy for the palate but also a culinary masterpiece that can be shared with friends and family during the holidays. Its captivating presentation, often decorated with glaze, candied orange peel, or powdered sugar, adds a touch of elegance to the Christmas table, creating an atmosphere of joy and sharing. Below are more Christmas recipes.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 10 slices
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas
Ingredients for the Christmas orange bread
- 1 orange (organic)
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (melted)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup butter (melted)
- 3 eggs
- packets baking powder
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 orange juice
- as needed chopped almonds
- as needed chopped pistachios
- 3 candied cherries
Tools for the Christmas orange bread
- 1 Mixer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Loaf Pan
- 1 Electric Mixer
Steps
To prepare the Christmas Orange Bread, start by cleaning, drying, and cutting an organic orange with the peel.
Transfer it to a mixer and blend until it becomes a puree, set aside.
In a large bowl, pour the eggs,
add the sugar,
and use the electric mixer until the mixture is frothy.
Now add the orange puree,
the all-purpose flour,
the almond flour,
the melted butter and
mix everything with the mixer.
Now add the baking powder and
continue to mix. It should not be too dense; otherwise, add a bit of orange juice.
Butter and flour a loaf pan and pour the mixture,
level with a spatula and bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for 40 minutes.
While the Christmas Orange Bread is baking, prepare the glaze by combining powdered sugar and the juice of half an orange in a bowl,
it should be quite thick.
After 40 minutes, remove the Christmas Orange Bread from the oven and let it cool completely.
Pour the previously made glaze on the cooled cake,
decorate with candied fruit,
sprinkle with chopped almonds and pistachios,
finish with candied cherries.
