Glazed Orange Bread with Pecans

5 from 1 vote

An old-fashioned glazed orange bread made with orange juice, zest, marmalade, and toasted pecans.

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Resting Time30

Total Time1 30

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: Slices

Calories: 275kcal

Author: Keri

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Coat a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, beat egg and add the orange juice, orange zest, and sugar. Mix well.
Next, add the flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients just until combined.
Stir in the orange marmalade, melted butter and pecans.
Spoon batter into a prepared bread pan. Let rest for about 30 minutes.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. A toothpick will come out clean when inserted into the center of the bread when it is done.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the glaze. Add the orange zest to the powdered sugar. Add just enough orange juice to get a smooth, simple orange glaze.
Pour the orange icing over the top of the bread while it is still slightly warm.
Serve and enjoy!

Buy two fresh oranges for the zest, even if you’re using store-bought juice. You’ll need about 3 tablespoons of zest total.
Use a 9x5-inch loaf pan and start checking for doneness at 35 minutes.
Don’t skip the 30-minute rest before baking.
Store covered at room temperature for 2 to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.