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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Grease and flour a 1-pound (8 x 4-inch) loaf pan.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange zest, 1/4 cup of the sugar and the water, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
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Add the butter and stir until melted, about 1 minute; set aside.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and the remaining 1/4 cup sugar; set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, milk and reserved orange mixture until smooth.
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Add the flour mixture and stir until just blended.
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Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.
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Meanwhile, make the orange syrup:
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In a small bowl, combine the sugar and orange juice.
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Set aside, stirring occasionally; don't worry if the sugar does not dissolve completely.
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After the bread is cooked, remove from the oven and transfer the pan to a wire rack.
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Using a fork, gently poke the top in several places.
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Stir the syrup, then slowly drizzle it over the hot bread.
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Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn the loaf out onto the rack to cool completely.
