Mandarin Bread

I can provide you with a recipe for “mandarin bread”, which is an ideal sweet variant for using mandarins. Here is a simple recipe to prepare this delight:

Ingredients

• 220 g of all-purpose flour
• 120 g of sugar
• 80 ml of seed oil
• 3 mandarins (juice and zest)
• 2 eggs
• 1 packet of baking powder for desserts
• A pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Add the grated zest of the mandarins and the filtered juice, mixing well.
4. Incorporate the seed oil into the mixture, continuing to stir.
5. Add the sifted flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt, mixing gently until you have a smooth batter without lumps.
6. Pour the batter into a buttered and floured pan, or lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Let the “mandarin bread” cool before unmolding and serving.

Curiosity

The “mandarin bread” is a moist and fragrant cake, perfect for the winter period when mandarins are at their peak of ripeness. Remember not to waste any part of the mandarin, using both the juice and the zest to maximize the flavor. Enjoy this Italian delicacy with a cup of tea or as a dessert after a meal.