Orange Slice Cake - Can-Pan Orange Slice Loaves

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).

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   In a large mixer bowl, combine 3 cups (700 ml) flour, sugar, and dry yeast.

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   In a saucepan, heat milk and shortening until milk is warm.

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   (Shortening does not need to melt.

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   Slowly over low speed, blend in the eggs, vanilla, and warm milk to the flour mixture until moistened; beat three minutes at medium speed.

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   Stir in orange slices and nuts.

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   By hand, stir in remaining flour to form a stiff dough; knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes.

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   Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top.

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    Cover and let rise in a warm place until light and doubled in size, about 1-1 1/2 hours.

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    Punch down dough.

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    Divide dough in half.

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    Shape into round loaves and place in two well-greased 8 or 9 inch layer pans, or divide into six parts and place in six well-greased 1 pound cans.

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    Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about an hour.

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    Bake for 45-50 minutes for large loaves and 35-40 minutes for small loaves until golden brown.

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    Remove from pans immediately.

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    Cool and drizzle with powdered sugar glaze.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.