Cinnamon Swirl Orange Bread

Submitted by LynnL

"What can I say the name really says it all. The only thing that I can say is the my Cat really Likes it. I have to hide it on him"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 2 loaves
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1⁄4 cup warm water
• 1 cup warm milk
• 3⁄4 cup orange juice
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 6 1⁄4 - 6 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, lightly beaten

• FILLING

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2 -3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons water

• GLAZE

• 1 1⁄2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 teaspoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel

directions

1. Dissolve yeast with 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 board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to greased 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 a 15 -in. x 7-in. rectangle. For filling, combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over each rectangle. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon of water. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with 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 double, about 1 hour. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan and cool on the wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; spread over loaves.