California Sunshine Bread Recipe

Name: California Sunshine Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. Lukewarm water, (110-115 degrees); 3 Tbsp. Sugar, (needed for yeast action); 1 pkt Instant active dry yeast,; 2/3 c. Orange juice, fresh (warmed to room temperature); 2 1/2 c. All-purpose flour, unsifted; 1 tsp Salt,; 3 Tbsp. Margarine, melted; 1 Tbsp. Orange rind, finely grated; 1 tsp Lemon rind, finely grated; 2 tsp Vegetable oil,(to oil pans)

Servings: persons

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["Combine lukewarn water, sugar, and dry yeast in a large bowl, stirring till completely dissolved.", "Add in hot oranged juice and beat till well blended.", "Add in 1 c. of the flour gradually, beating gently smooth.", "Cover bowl and set in a hot place till bubbly and light", "(30-40 min).", "Add in salt, margarine, and grated orange and lemon rinds; beat gently to mix.", "Stir in remainng flour gradually, mixing well.", "Trun onto a lightly floured board and knead till smooth and elastic (about 10 min).", "Place in a large, oiled bowl, turning dough around to to coat all over.", "Cover bowl; place in hot place till dough has doubled in size (1 -2 hrs).", "Punch dough down in several places.", "Knead on board for 5 min.", "Shape into a loaf and place in an oiled 8 1/2"" X 4 1/2"" X 2 1/2"" loaf pan.", "Cover and let rise in a hot place about 1 hour.", "Preheat oven to 375 degrees.", "When bread has risen, bake 35-45 min.", "When done, remove bread from pan and cook on wire rack.", "Low-sodium diets: Omit salt.", "Substitute salted margarine."]

633

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. Lukewarm water, (110-115 degrees), 3 Tbsp. Sugar, (needed for yeast action), 1 pkt Instant active dry yeast,, 2/3 c. Orange juice, fresh (warmed to room temperature), and more.

Yes, California Sunshine Bread Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!