Delightful Orange Loaf Recipe

How to make it

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• Wash oranges and dry,
• Grate rind from all 3 oranges into a small dish
• Peel oranges , discard peel and cut up oranges into chunks
• Place the fresh orange chunks in a blender with 3 eggs and blend smooth
• There should be almost 3 cups total liquid if one uses large naval oranges
• Into a bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt
• Place orange liquid into drys along with the melted margarine and citrus oil
• With electric mixer at medium speed mix all till well blended.
• Pour mixture into and greased and floured large 9 x 13 loaf pan.
• Bake in a 325F oven about 60 to 70 minutes or tested done in center with a toothpick
• Cool on rack completely
• May serve and cut when warm along with cream cheese and or softened butter on the side
• Or, wrap in foil and store overnight for flavors to mellow longer
• Freezes well
• Note: citrus oil or emulsions can be purchased online , or from baking supply catalogs, etc. These oils add a burst of flavor to ones baked goods.
• Although plain vanilla or even orange extract can be used in the recipe, with excellent results , the citrus oil are more potent and definetly add a little something extra to your recipes!