Orange Chocolate Chip Bread

Submitted by Sydney Mike

"The original of this slightly tweaked recipe was found in the 2008 cookbook, Taste of Home Baking Classics."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 8-inch loaf
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1 large orange, zest of, minced
• 1⁄3 cup orange juice
• 2⁄3 cup water, boiling
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F & grease an 8"x4" loaf pan.
2. In a small bowl, combine orange zest, orange juice & boiling water & let stand for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda & salt.
4. In another bowl, beat together the egg, butter & vanilla, then when the OJ mixture is ready, add that to this mixture, before stirring this mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips, then pour into the prepared loaf pan & bake 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
6. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing the loaf from the pan & putting it upright on the wire rack.

Reviews

[Deantini]

We all loved this 'bread'; based on earlier reviews I reduced the sugar to 3/4 cup and when I saw the amount of dough I decided to cut the chocolate chips back to approx 1/2 cup. I think those measurements were right for us. My orange was very juicy and 1/2 an orange contributed 1/3 cup juice. The orange flavour comes through really nicely. This recipe will definitely be made again!

 

[Boomette]

I used the juice from the orange (got to use another orange cause I didn't have enough juice). I reduced the sugar to 1/2 cup. I baked it 55 minutes and it was ready. The bread has a wonderful taste of orange and chocolate. Thanks Sydney Mike :) Made for PRMR tag game

 

[Artandkitchen]

Great bread! We all liked it and we would try this again.<br/>For special look I prepared the baking mold with baking paper and after greasing it I spread some sugar and I arranged some oranges slices on it.<br/>After baking and removing the paper I got a splendid and effectfull dessert.<br/>Thanks for it!

 

[HokiesMom]

A nice full of flavor quick bread. I found it more dense than I expected but it does not take away from the orange flavor or the chocolate-y goodness throughout the bread. It is a tad sweeter than I like so next time I'll cut back just a bit on the sugar. It was easy to put together and baked in 55 minutes in my oven to a nice golden brown. We are really enjoying the orange and chocolate flavor for sure and I'm glad I tagged you in Newest Zaar Tag!