Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange juice and orange zest.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
• Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
• While the bread is cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Add more orange juice if needed for desired consistency.
• Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.