Red pepper flakes combined with the cinnamon and allspice give each slice of this bread a subtle hint of warmth.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup 2% milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- orange butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- 4 teaspoons orange juice