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Blueberry-Orange Bread
2 tbs butter
1/4 c boiling water
1/2 c + 2 tbs orange juice, divided
4 tsp grated orange rind, divided
1 egg
1 c sugar
2 c sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c fresh blueberries, or drained frozen
2 tbs honey

Melt butter in boiling water in small bowl. Add 1/2 cup orange juice and 3 teaspoons of the orange rind. Beat egg with sugar until light and fluffy. Add sifted dry ingredients, alternating with orange liquid; beat until smooth. Fold in berries. Bake in a greased 9- x 5- x 3-inch loaf pan in a 325 degree oven for about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Turn out onto a rack or tray. Mix 2 tablespoons orange juice with 1 teaspoon rind and the honey. Spoon over hot loaf; cool before serving.
Recipe featured in Bread Daily on 10/14/01.