Homemade Orange Bread

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lukewarm water (105F / 40C)
• 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups all purpose flour (divided)

  (250 grams)
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/4 cup candied orange

  (20 grams)

Instructions

• 1 In a small bowl mix together the lukewarm water and sugar, sprinkle the yeast on
  top, let sit 5 minutes then stir to combine.
• 2 In the bowl of the stand up mixer add the boiling water and butter, once the
  butter has melted then add the sugar and stir to combine, add the orange juice
  and salt mix to combine. Cool the mixture to lukewarm (105F / 40C) then add the
  yeast mixture.
• 3 With the flat beaters on low speed start to mix add 1/2 cup of flour and beat to
  combine, add the egg yolk and candied orange mix to combine.
• 4 Add the remaining flour and with the hook attachment knead for 3-4 minutes or
  until the dough is smooth and compact and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
• 5 Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface, gently knead into a ball and
  place in an lightly oil bowl, turning the dough to lightly cover in oil. Cover
  the bowl with plastic wrap, place in a warm draft free area and let rise 1-2
  hours or until doubled in bulk.
• 6 Punch the dough down and form into a loaf or 8-10 rolls. Place in a loaf pan
  (9×5 inches / 25×11 cm) or on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Cover and
  let rise 1 hour.
• 7 Pre-heat oven to 375F (190C).
• 8 Bake the loaf for approximately 40-45 minutes or until done.
• 9 Bake the rolls for approximately 12-15 minutes.

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