Cinnamon Swirl Orange Bread
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water ( 110 °F to 115 °F)
1 cup warm milk ( 110 °F to 115 °F)
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
6 1/4 to 6 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
Filling:
1/2 cup sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons water
Glaze:
1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
Dissolve yeast in water. In a mixing bowl, combine milk, orange juice, sugar, butter, orange peel and salt. Add 2 cups flour, yeast mixture and egg; mix well. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place until double, about 1-1/4 hours.
Punch dough down and divide in half. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. On lightly floured surface, roll each half into a 15 inch x 7 inch rectangle. For filling, combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over each rectangle. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon water. Starting with short side, roll up; pinch edges to seal. Place with sealed edge down in two greased 8 inch x 4 inch x 2 inch loaf pans. Cover and let rise in warm place until double, about 1 hour. Bake at 350 °F. for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan and cool on wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; spread over loaves.
Yield: 2 loaves