Mandarin Orange Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour ((250 grams))
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
• 1 cup granulated sugar ((200 grams))
• 1 3/4 tablespoons butter (softened) ((25 grams))
• 1/2 cup apricot yogurt (whole fat)* ((125 grams))
• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt (whole fat) ((125 grams))
• 1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use sunflower oil) ((100 grams))
• 2 tablespoons milk (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• zest of 1 or 2 mandarins
• 1 1/2 cups icing / powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons mandarin juice
• 1 tablespoon cream or milk
• zest of 1/2 mandarin

Steps

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch (22 x 14 cm) loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside.

3. 3

   In the bowl of the mixer beat the eggs, yolk and sugar until light and fluffy about 3-4 minutes (on low speed or #2). Add the butter and beat to combine, then add the yogurt, oil, milk, vanilla and zest, beat to combine. Add the flour mixture and beat until smooth.

4. 4

   Pour into the prepared loaf pan and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean. Let cool completely before drizzling with the mandarin orange glaze or dusting with powdered sugar.

5. 5

   In a medium bowl whisk together until smooth the icing sugar, juice, milk or cream and zest. Add more or less cream depending on desired thickness.