ORANGE CINNAMON BREAD

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 142 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Maryam Yousaf
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I've never made orange cinnamon bread before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The bread turned out perfectly and it was delicious.


Hasnat Ahmed
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This bread is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, moist, and flavorful. I love to eat it with a cup of coffee or tea.


Reid Cinnamon
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Agatha Osing
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover oranges. I love that it's a simple recipe that doesn't require any special ingredients.


Erigga Wire wire
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I've made this bread several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect bread to serve for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.


Binisa Gahatraj
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This bread is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh the next day.


Austin Hicks
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I love the combination of orange and cinnamon in this bread. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


theodore campbell
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This bread is delicious! The orange and cinnamon flavors are perfectly balanced and the bread is so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Amanda Nkabeni
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the bread always turns out perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Israr Khamoosh
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This is the best orange cinnamon bread I've ever had! The flavor is incredible and the texture is so soft and moist. I highly recommend this recipe.


Admond Clifton
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I made this bread for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out perfectly.


David Delgado
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This bread is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the orange and cinnamon flavors are perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.