Orange Breakfast Bread Recipe
A beginner-friendly breakfast bread features bright orange zest, juice, and brown sugar for a sweet citrus flavor.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F.
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Combine warm water and yeast in a large bowl.
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Stir in orange juice, brown sugar, salt, butter, and orange zest.
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Mix in 2 1/2 cups of flour, then add more until the dough forms around the spoon.
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Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes until firm and smooth.
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Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
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Punch down the dough and knead on a floured board for 5 minutes to remove air.
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Shape into a loaf, place in a greased 8x4-inch pan, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes or until doubled.
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Bake for 40 minutes until golden and hollow when tapped. Remove from pan and cool on a rack.