Florida Orange Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Remove orange rind from oranges and cut into slivers.
2. 2
   Combine sugar and water with rind in pan.
3. 3
   Stir until sugar dissolves. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Mixture should measure 1 1/2 cups.
5. 5
   Add butter and stir until melted.
6. 6
   Add orange juice and eggs.
7. 7
   Mix dry ingredients with orange juice mixture in a large bowl.
8. 8
   Batter will be lumpy.
9. 9
   Bake in greased loaf pan 1 hour and 15 minutes at 325° or in 4 small pans 45 minutes.