Orange Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   Cut unpeeled orange into quarters and put into a food processor to finely chop.
3. 3
   Combine 1/4 cup of the sugar and water into a saucepan, bring to boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
4. 4
   Add finely chopped orange and cook until thick.
5. 5
   This takes about 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove from heat and let cool.
7. 7
   Sift together remaining 1/2 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
8. 8
   Mix egg, milk, oil and orange mixture.
9. 9
   Add to dry ingredients and stir until just blended.
10. 10
    But do not overmix or bread will be tough.
11. 11
    Turn into a 9x5 inch loaf pan and bake at 325 degrees for 55 minutes.
12. 12
    Cool on a rack.
13. 13
    Remove from pan, wrap well in foil and refrigerate overnight.
14. 14
    NOTE: Refrigerating it overnight really helps the flavors develop.
15. 15
    This bread freezes well.
16. 16
    Leftover bread makes great French toast.