California Sunshine Bread

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 8½ inches X 8½ inches X 8½ inches loaf pan.

Cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).

When bread has risen, bake 35 to 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.