Citrus Macadamia Nut Bread

 

2 1/2

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1

cup granulated sugar

1

cup orange juice

1/2

cup vegetable oil

1

tablespoon grated lemon peel

1

tablespoon grated lime peel

2

teaspoons baking powder

1/2

teaspoon salt

2

eggs, beaten

1/2

cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

Powdered sugar, if desired

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except nuts and powdered sugar with spoon until moistened. Stir in nuts. Pour into pan.
• 2 Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• 3 Cool bread in pan 10 minutes. Loosen sides of bread from pan; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before slicing.