CINNAMON-ORANGE SWIRL BREAD

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I've been making this recipe for more than 14 years and have modified it through the years. I won second place at our state fair in 1990 with this recipe. I didn't mind taking second, because my best friend finished first!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Pour half the batter into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan., Combine cinnamon, orange zest and remaining sugar; set 1 tablespoon aside for the topping. Sprinkle remaining sugar mixture over batter. Carefully top with batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Sprinkle with reserved sugar mixture. , Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

Irfan Shaikh
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This bread is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Joseph Devlin
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I'm not a big fan of cinnamon, but I still enjoyed this bread. The orange flavor really shines through.


Kidus Yohannes
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This bread is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. It's also a great way to use up leftover cinnamon and orange zest.


Ahmed Ashref
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bread didn't rise properly. It was still tasty, but it was a bit dense.


Holden Hamilton
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The bread was a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add a little more butter next time.


FaizaN HashMi
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover oranges. I always have a few oranges on hand, so this recipe is perfect for me.


Nasra Swabir
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I love the way the cinnamon and orange flavors complement each other in this bread. It's a perfect combination.


Damon Pitts
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The cinnamon orange swirl bread was very easy to make and it turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Seruyinda Jonathan
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This bread is a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter, fluffier bread.


Twagirayesu Aloysius
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Happines Victor
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This bread is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the cinnamon and orange flavors are very festive.


Tyeherra Ways
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I'm not a big fan of cinnamon, but I still enjoyed this bread. The orange flavor really shines through.


Nairath Juma
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This bread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The results are amazing.


Matt Fischer
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I love the combination of cinnamon and orange in this bread. It's a perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Mariya umar Aliyu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out dense and dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Pleasure Mafatshe
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This bread is perfect for a special occasion or a weekend brunch. It's also a great gift idea.


EXILDAH KABUNGO
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The cinnamon orange swirl bread was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Tanjil Nirob
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I've never made swirl bread before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise and the bread turned out perfectly.


Shukar Shukur
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I made this bread for my family and they loved it! It was a big hit. The bread was gone in no time.


Habib Nikzad
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This cinnamon orange swirl bread is a delightful treat! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The bread is soft and fluffy, with a perfect balance of cinnamon and orange flavors. I highly recommend this recipe.