Orange Ricotta Tea Bread

Orange Ricotta Tea Bread

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1 cup butter, softened

1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind

2 cups sugar

3 large eggs, separated

2 ½ cups flour

Dash of cinnamon

¼ cup orange juice

1 cup ricotta

1. Preheat oven to 325 F. 

2. Line a 14cm x 21cm loaf pan with baking paper.

3. In an electric mixer, beat the butter on high speed until pale. 

4. Add the sugar and orange rind, and beat on high speed until pale and fluffy. 

5. Gradually add in the egg yolks, one at a time, on medium speed. 

6. Continue to beat until fully combined.

7. Mix in the sifted flour on low speed until just combined. 

8. Add combined juice and yogurt on low speed until just combined.

9. Beat the egg whites in a small clean bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. 

10. Gently fold a third of the egg whites into the cake mixture. 

11. Repeat with the rest of the egg whites.

12. Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.