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Originally Posted by Kitchen Witch

Cinnamon Swirl Orange Bread

* 1 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 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 cups confectioners' sugar
* 4 teaspoons orange juice
* 1 teaspoon grated orange peel

* Dissolve yeasst in 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 grease 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 water.
* Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a 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 doubled about 1 hour.
* Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
* Remove from pan and cool on wire racks.
* Combine glaze ingredients; spread over loaves.

i have tried this recipe today & what???????????????
It was great as usual.

One small Q can we add other fruit juices also with orange juice? yes i know this is Cinnamon Swirl Orange Bread but just to change the taste.