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Pare oranges with a sharp knife and cut the peel into slivers.
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Place the orange and peel into a small saucepan and cover with cold water.
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Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Drain off water and add 1/2 cup sugar.
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Continue to simmer for 5 minutes, or until mixture turns thick and syrupy, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat and cool completely in the pot.
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In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a wire whisk until light.
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Add remaining 1 cup sugar and whisk until well blended.
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beat in milk before beating in the candied orange peel and butter or margarine.
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Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and ground ginger in a medium bowl.
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Add flour to batter and mix just until batter is blended.
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Stir in nuts just until mixed.
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DO NOT OVER-MIX!
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Preheat oven to 325F Pour bread batter into a greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
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Bake about 1 hour 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
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Remove to a serving plate.
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Mix confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to make a glaze.
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Drizzle on the cooled loaf.
