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.