2Add 1 1/2 cups of ricotta and whisk until smooth.
3Add 3/4 cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons of orange flavored liqueur (or 2 tablespoons of fresh squeezed orange juice) and whisk.
4Add 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and the zest of one orange. Whisk until smooth.
5Whisk in 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
6Add 1 1/2 cups of flour and mix until well combined.
7Transfer the batter to a buttered and parchment lined 9x5 inch loaf pan.
8Transfer to a 350 F degree oven and bake for about an hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean or an instant read thermometer registers 200 degrees or above.
9Let the loaf cool completely in its loaf pan before slicing.
Ingredients
3 eggs
1.5 cups ricotta
0.75 cups olive oil
2 tablespoons orange flavored liqueur or orange juice