Orange and almonds are a match made in heaven in this INSANELY-moist glazed almond orange quick bread! It’s quick to throw together and disappears even faster.
It should not even be humanly possible how ridiculously soft, moist, citrus-y, almond-y, and freaking incredible this bread is, you guys. Don’t even ask for more adjectives because the list could go on for awhile.
But can I just say…I adore every ounce of this glazed almond orange quick bread and even though I won’t scream that adoration from the rooftops…I will if anyone really wants me to.
And I will likely have a piece of this bread in either hand while doing so. Because you’re clearly getting the point that I’m obsessed over here and for VERY FREAKING LEGIT REASONS.
I might calm down at some point during this post…??
Alright guys, so yesterday was the “official” start to spring and honestly I can’t think of any better way to honor that fact besides making this bread. Maybe these lemon bars and these scones on the side? Anywho, let’s get down to quick bread business!
As with all my quick breads, this beauty mixes up in MINUTES in one bowl and honestly, I’ll bet you have all the ingredients on hand. I load up the batter with a double-whammy of fresh-squeezed orange juice and zest. Heavy on the zest because that’s where the most intense orange flavor is!
I fold toasted sliced almonds into the batter and I like to sprinkle a few more on top before baking. So much prettiness. Speaking of prettiness, glaze is hired for that job. Permanently. Good grief, guys. ??
Once you sink your teeth into all this insanely soft quick bread goodness, you WILL be going back for more slices, friends. Rinse and repeat until the entire loaf has vanished.
This almond orange quick bread is best enjoyed outside in the sunshine soaking up EVERY BIT of that newly-arrived springtime goodness. And coffee on the side VERY close by. Of course.
Glazed Almond Orange Quick Bread
Ingredients
Quick Bread
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 tablespoon half-and-half cream
- Additional toasted sliced almonds for garnishing
Instructions
Quick Bread
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9-in loaf pan with tin foil and lightly grease. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until combined. Beat in eggs, yogurt, orange juice, zest, vanilla, and buttermilk until smooth. Gradually add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until batter is just combined. (do not overmix) Fold in almonds.
- Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake bread at 350F 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool bread completely on a wire cooling rack. Once cooled, use foil to lift bread out of pan.
Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk all glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread and top with additional sliced almonds. Slice bread and enjoy!
marcie says
I can see why you’re obsessed with this bread because there are so many amazing ingredients in it! Buttermilk, Greek yogurt AND orange and almond??? This truly does look delicious and tender and I’m all over anything with orange flavor!
Sarah says
It’s seriously so moist and tender it’s ridiculous!! 🙂 Thanks girl!
mira says
I’m sure I’ll be obsessed with this bread once I try it! Looks awesome!
Sarah says
You definitely will be, Mira!
REBECCA PLATT says
This looks great. Want to make it tomorrow but don’t have the yogurt. Do you think I can substitute sour cream?
Thanks,
Rebecca
Sarah says
Sour cream would work fine, Rebecca! 🙂
Matt says
I think there may be a mistake in the ingredients… isn’t it 2 cups of flour? It was liquid before baking and it did not rise and stayed mushy…
Sarahí says
Someone mentioned before that the recipe might be wrong because the consistency is runny and doesn’t it’s supposed to. I agree as well, I’ve been baking for quite a while and I’ve never had such funny cake batter😞 it was like water. I adjusted it with half a cup of flour and 1 more egg, and it came out fine, not great but fine. I have made moist bread before and I’ve never gotten this consistency before. Just a thought
Bridget says
Want to make it today looks yummy oops don’t have wheat flour can I use white
Sarah says
Yes, that would work fine!
Shelley says
Is all Greek yogurt nonfat? That’s all my store had in the plain unflavored Greek yogurt, and I’m wondering if that’s why my bread doesn’t look like your pictures. Mine is flat. I haven’t cut it yet and I’m really hopeful it will be great in spite of its appearance!