orange cinnamon bread

How To Make orange cinnamon bread

• 1

  Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl.
• 2

  Heat milk and orange juice to 110 degrees.
• 3

  Add heated orange juice mixture to yeast mixture.
• 4

  Stir in 1/2 cup sugar, orange peel, salt, egg and 3 cups of flour to yeast mixture.
• 5

  Beat mixture until smooth.
• 6

  Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• 7

  Turn dough onto a floured surface.
• 8

  Knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• 9

  Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
• 10

  Punch dough down after it has doubled.
• 11

  Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half.
• 12

  Roll each portion into a 15 x 7 inch rectangle. Brush with water.
• 13

  Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar and sprinkle over dough to within 1 inch of edges.
• 14

  Tightly roll up jelly-roll style, starting at short side; pinch seams to seal.
• 15

  Place seam down in two greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
• 16

  Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans and place on wire racks to cool.
• 17

  Enjoy!
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