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Ready to step out of the box? You've heard of date bread, banana bread, pineapple bread and apple bread, but what about mandarin bread? Moist, light and bright, this mandarin orange bread tastes like spring and summer. This fresh mandarin orange bread recipe tastes tropical, refreshing and if you close your eyes, you may think you're on an island on vacation.

To make this moist and refreshing mandarin loaf bread recipe you will need butter, granulated sugar, eggs, mandarin oranges for chopping, zesting and juicing, vanilla, flour, baking powder and a bit of salt. This easy sweet bread recipe makes one loaf of sweet bread.

What is a mandarin? "Mandarins are a type of citrus fruit within the orange family, known for their sweet, juicy flavor and easy-to-peel skin. They are available year-round, with peak availability during the winter," according to Southern Living. Check out the health benefits of mandarins.

Variation: If you can't find fresh mandarins, you could use canned mandarins and orange juice. If your mandarins have seeds in them, but sure to remove them.

Serve this quick bread recipe for dessert with a dollop of whipped cream for dessert or a sweet snack.

Cuisine: American / Asian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup fresh mandarin juice 
• 2 teaspoons mandarin zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup chopped mandarin flesh (remove white pith and skin), optional

Here's how to make it:

1. Cream the butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
2. Add the eggs, mandarin juice, zest and vanilla. Mix well. 
3. In another bowl, combine combine the flour, baking powder and salt. 
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir in the chopped mandarins. (Remove seeds if needed.) Pour the batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. 
5. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove to cool. Store the bread in an airtight container.

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