ORANGE CINNAMON BREAD

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Provided by Connie Ottman

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 10

Steps:

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!