California Sunshine Bread

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup lukewarm water (110 – 115°F)
 * 3 tbsp sugar, (needed for yeast action)
 * 1 pack instant active dry yeast
 * ⅔ cup orange juice, fresh (warmed to room temperature)
 * 2½ cups all-purpose flour, unsifted
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 3 tbsp margarine, melted
 * 1 tbsp orange rind, finely grated
 * 1 tsp lemon rind, finely grated
 * 2 tsp vegetable oil, (to oil pans)

Directions

 * 1) Combine lukewarm water, sugar, and dry yeast in a large bowl, stirring until completely dissolved.
 * 2) Add warm orange juice and beat until well blended.
 * 3) Add 1 cup of the flour gradually, beating gently smooth.
 * 4) Cover bowl and set in a warm place until bubbly and light (30 – 40 minutes).
 * 5) Add salt, margarine, and grated orange and lemon rinds; beat gently to mix.
 * 6) Stir in remaining flour gradually, mixing well.
 * 7) Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
 * 8) Place in a large, oiled bowl, turning dough around to coat all over.
 * 9) Cover bowl; place in warm place until dough has doubled in size (1 – 2 hours).
 * 10) Punch dough down in several places.
 * 11) Knead on board for 5 minutes.
 * 12) Shape into a loaf and place in an oiled 8½" x 4½" x 2½" loaf pan.
 * 13) Cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 hour.
 * 14) Preheat oven to 375°F.
 * 15) When bread has risen, bake 35 – 45 minutes.
 * 16) When done, remove bread from pan and cook on wire rack.

Nutritional information
Food exchange per serving: 1 starch exchange per slice(1 oz slice) low-sodium diets: omit salt. Substitute salted margarine.