California Sunshine Bread

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Enjoy the sunshine with this tender and delicious bread that's made with orange juice.

435 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 1/4lb loaf suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/4	cup	water	(110-115 degrees)
3	tablespoons	sugar	(needed for yeast action)
1	pk	yeast, active dry
2/3	cups	orange juice	fresh (warmed to room temperature)
2 1/2	cups	flour, all-purpose	unsifted
1	teaspoon	salt
3	tablespoons	butter	or margarine, melted
1	tablespoon	orange zest	finely grated
1	teaspoon	lemon zest	finely grated
2	teaspoons	vegetable oil	(to oil pans)

Directions

Combine lukewarn water, sugar, and dry yeast in a large bowl, stirring until completely dissolved. Add warm oranged juice and beat until well blended. Add 1 cup of the flour gradually, beating gently smooth. Cover bowl and set in a warm place until bubbly and light (30-40 minutes). Add salt, margarine, and grated orange and lemon rinds; beat gently to mix. Stir in remainng flour gradually, mixing well. Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes). Place in a large, oiled bowl, turning dough around to to coat all over. Cover bowl; place in warm place until dough has doubled in size (1 -2 hours). Punch dough down in several places. Knead on board for 5 minutes. Shape into a loaf and place in an oiled 8 1/2 inches X 4 1/2 inches X 2 1/2 inches loaf pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. When bread has risen, bake 35-45 minutes. When done, remove bread from pan and cook on wire rack.

Food Exchange per serving: 1 STARCH EXCHANGE PER SLICE(1 oz slice)

Low-sodium diets: Omit salt. Substitute salted margarine. Diabetic friendly.

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Excellent flavour, and a nice idea to use orange juice as the liquid
over 8 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 160g

Amount per Serving

Calories 435 24% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.0g	18%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	29%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 23mg	8%
Sodium 653mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 74.0g	25%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	10%
Sugars 10.0g
Protein 9.0g	17%

Vitamin A	6%		Vitamin C	27%
Calcium	2%		Iron	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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