Ingredients
4 teaspoons grated orange zest (about 1 medium orange)1/3 cup orange juiceBoiling water2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 large egg2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Preparation
Place orange zest in a small bowl. Pour juice in a measuring cup; add enough boiling water to measure 1 cup. Pour over orange zest; let stand for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the egg, butter, vanilla and reserved orange mixture. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips.
Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
