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Add 1/2 cup orange juice, egg, butter, salt, bread flour, sugar and yeast to a bread machine according to manufacturer's directions.
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Select dough cycle.
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When dough cycle is complete, remove dough from machine.
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Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 24 x 8 rectangle.
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In a small mixing bowl, stir together the almond filling, almonds, and orange peel.
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Spread filling over dough to within 1/2 inch of the edges.
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Fold dough loosely from a short side, making about eight 3 inch wide folds.
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(This is similar to making a jelly roll, except you make folds 3 inch wide, instead of rolling it.)
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Transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet.
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On one of the long sides, make eleven 2 1/2 inch; cuts from the edge toward the center at about 3/4 inch intervals.
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Flip every other strip of dough over to the alternate side.
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Slightly twist each strip, exposing the filling.
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(The loaf will look braided when you are done flipping and twisting!)
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Bake in a 350F (180C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes of until golden brown.
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If necessary, cover loosely with foil during the last 5 to 10 minutes to prevent overbrowning.
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Lightly brush the bread surface with orange juice.
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Sprinkle with sugar.
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Serve warm.
