Orange Scented Easter Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp active dry yeast (2 packages)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp salt
6 -7 cups robin hood best for bread homestyle white flour
1 3/4 cups warm milk
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tbsp orange zest
1 1/2 cups icing sugar
2 -3 tbsp orange juice

Directions:

Combine yeast, sugar, salt and 2 cups of flour in a large bowl, with a whisk or in the bowl of an electric mixer with a dough hook. Add the warm milk, eggs, butter and orange zest. Mix until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add remaining flor 1/2 cup at a time (you may not need all the flour). Until the dough is too stiff to stir by hand or if using a mixer enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead dough 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes by mixer.
Place dough in an oiled bowl and roll around to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled about 1-1 1/2 hours.
Punch dough down and divide in half. Divide each half in three strands and roll onto long ropes 14-inch long. Braid 3 strands together and place on parchment lined baking shet. Cover loosely with oiled plastsic wrap and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.,.
Bake in preheated 350F for 25-30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 190°F If making 1 large bread, for 50-60 minutes.
GLAZE: Combine icing sugar and orange juice. Drizzle over warm bread.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2061.85 Kcal (8633 kJ)
Calories from fat	351.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.1g	60%
Cholesterol	226.83mg	76%
Sodium	1552.75mg	65%
Potassium	443.99mg	9%
Total Carbs	378.26g	126%
Sugars	54.2g	217%
Dietary Fiber	42.01g	168%
Protein	18.84g	38%
Vitamin C	26.1mg	44%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	16.1mg	89%
Calcium	465.1mg	47%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	295.42 Kcal (1237 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.6g	60%
Cholesterol	32.5mg	76%
Sodium	222.47mg	65%
Potassium	63.61mg	9%
Total Carbs	54.2g	126%
Sugars	7.77g	217%
Dietary Fiber	6.02g	168%
Protein	2.7g	38%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	44%
Iron	2.3mg	89%
Calcium	66.6mg	47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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