CINNAMON SWIRL ORANGE BREAD

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

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 zest
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
6-1/4 to 6-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 large 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 zest

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. In a large bowl, combine the milk, orange juice, sugar, shortening, zest 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 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 15x7-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 8x4-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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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