Orange Bread II (Bread Machine)

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 10 Minutes

Servings: 4

From the cookbook Big Book of Bread Machine Recipes. I added the optional raisins and nuts. We like this bread used for French toast. Try a freshly baked slice with wildflower honey!

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon active dry yeast

3 cups unbleached white flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest

1 large egg

2 tablespoons butter

3 ounces warm water

3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1/2 cup raisins (optional) or 1/2 cup cranberries (optional)

1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients except for raisins and nuts into the bread pan according to bread machine manufacturer's instructions.
2. Add raisins and nuts if using at the fruit/nut beep cycle.
3. Keep leftover baked bread refrigerated.

By RecipeOfHealth.com