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Preheat the oven to 350F Grease the bottom and sides of a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with oil, and line the bottom with parchment paper.
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Combine the milk, honey, and molasses in a small saucepan.
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Set over medium heat and heat the mixture without boiling, stirring with a spatula until dissolved.
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Set aside and let cool as you go on with the recipe.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
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In a small bowl, combine the ginger and/or orange peel, if using, with 2 teaspoons of the flour mixture and set aside.
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Form a well in the centre of the flour mixture.
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Pour in the milk mixture slowly and whisk in a circular motion, starting from the centre, until all the flour has been incorporated - the batter will be thin.
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Fold in the ginger and/or orange peel, if using.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until the surface is brown and a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean.
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Transfer to a rack to cool for 20 minutes.
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Run a knife along the sides of the pan to loosen the loaf, and unmould.
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Let cool completely, wrap in foil, and let rest at room temperature until the next day.
