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Cinnamon Swirl Orange Bread

My family waits expectantly for me to bake this beautiful sweet bread every year at this time. The tempting aroma as it's baking fills the kitchen and makes everybody eager for a thick slice of this yummy treat. —Linda Eager, Harlan, Indiana

24 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
6-1/4 to 6-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons water
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. In a large bowl, combine
the milk, orange juice, sugar, shortening, peel and salt. Add 2 cups
flour, yeast mixture and egg; mix well. Add enough remaining flour
to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about

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Cinnamon Swirl Orange Bread (continued)

Directions (continued)

8-10 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down and divide in half. Cover and let rest for 10
minutes. Roll each portion into a 15-in. x 7-in. rectangle.
For filling, combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over rectangle.
Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon water. Roll up, jelly-roll style,
starting with a short end. Seal edges. Place each seam side down in
a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan. Cover and let rise until doubled,
about 1 hour.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from
pans and cool on wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; spread over
loaves. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 153 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 117 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.