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

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Published on August 2, 2021
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs
Servings:
32
Yield:
32 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

  • ¼ cup warm water (105 degrees to 115 degrees)

  • 1 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)

  • ¾ cup orange juice

  • ½ cup sugar

  • ¼ cup shortening

  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 6 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

FILLING:

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 2 teaspoons water

GLAZE:

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

  • 4 teaspoons orange juice

  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions

  1. Dissolve yeast in water. In a mixing bowl, combine 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 8-10 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours. Punch dough down and divide in half. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each half into 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 with sealed edge down in two greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan and cool on wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; spread over loaves.