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Orange Cinnamon Bread Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 3/4 c Half & half
  • 1 tb Plus 1 tsp. grated orange zest
  • 1/2 c sliced walnuts
  • 3/4 c Sugar
  • 1 tb Baking powder
  • 2 tb Orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier
  • 1 Stick butter, softened
  • 7 oz Semisweet chocolate, sliced
  • 1 tb Water
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 c All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 ts Salt

Directions
  • Step #1 preheat your trusty oven to 350?F.
  • Step #2 Grease or spray a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • Step #3 Cream together the butter & sugar until light & fluffy.
  • Step #4 Add the eggs & beat well.
  • Step #5 Beat in orange zest & 1 tbsp of liqueur.
  • Step #6 Pour in half-and-half & beat to mix.
  • Step #7 (Do not be concerned with curdling.
  • Step #8 ) In another bowl, baking powder, stir & toss together flour, and salt.
  • Step #9 Add to butter mixture & carefully beat just to mix.
  • Step #10 stir in the nuts & 4 oz sliced chocolate.
  • Step #11 Spoon batter into prepared pan & smooth top.
  • Step #12 Bake 1 hr, until top is golden.
  • Step #13 Cool in pan on rack.
  • Step #14 Invert onto serving platter & cool completely.
  • Step #15 When bread is cool, mix remaining chocolate with water and remaining tbsp of orange liqueur in heavy saucepan.
  • Step #16 Place over low heat & melt, stirring constantly.
  • Step #17 Spread evenly over top and chill to set.
  • Step #18 Yield: 1 Loaf.
  • Enjoy the ORANGE CINNAMON BREAD recipe

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