This simple recipe will make a very thoughtful homemade gift. Bake it for teachers, neighbors, co-workers, or anyone who made your year a little brighter.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup Florida's Natural® Brand orange juice
• 2 tbsp. orange rind
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  

Instructions

Step 1
Melt butter or margarine in boiling water in medium bowl.

Step 2
Add orange juice, grated rind, sugar, and vanilla to butter and water.

Step 3
Add slightly beaten egg.

Step 4
Sift flour, soda, baking powder, and salt together.

Step 5
Sift dry ingredients over orange mixture, add nuts, and stir until moist (batter will be lumpy).

Step 6
Pour into greased and floured 4x8-inch loaf pan and bake at 350F degrees for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean.

Step 7
Remove from pan and cool on wine rack.

Step 8
Wrap in waxed paper and store. Slices best on second day.

Compliments of Steffen Bentley, Citrus Marketing Services, Inc.

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