Orange Cinnamon Bread

Name: Orange Cinnamon Bread
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2 loaves.
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 cup whole milk; 3/4 cup orange juice; 1 cup sugar, divided; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 large egg; 6-1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour; Additional water; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; GLAZE:; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons orange juice

Instead of wrapping up presents to give at Christmas, I customarily knead them. This citrusy cinnamon bread is a hit with anyone who has a sweet tooth. You can also make a loaf that's terrific for toasting by eliminating the glaze.

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup orange juice
1 cup sugar, divided
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 large egg
6-1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
Additional water
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a saucepan, heat milk and orange juice to 110°, add to yeast mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar, orange zest, salt, egg and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 15x7-in. rectangle. Brush with water. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over dough to within 1 in. of edge.
Tightly roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; seal ends. Place seam side down into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over bread.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 142 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 117mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Orange Cinnamon Bread in Country Woman Christmas 1998

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kjv1611_girl

Jun 16, 2011

Best recipie ever, It turns out great every time. I make double the icing and spread it on each slice. Best tasting bread you will ever taste!
Sprowl

Mar 8, 2011

I have been making this recipe for years since it was first published in TOH magazine.My family just loves it. I use fresh oranges from our orange tree. Do try this!
BrendainPa

Nov 11, 2008

Try some of this excellent bread in the Orange-Cinnamon French Toast recipe (TOH). SOOOO good!