Orange Sage Bread

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. Step 2

   In a large bowl, add the orange juice, water, vegetable oil, grated orange rind, sugar, yeast, sage, and salt.

3. Step 3

   Mix until the yeast and sugar are dissolved.

4. Step 4

   Mix in enough flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft dough.

5. Step 5

   Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead it for about 5 minutes. Add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.

6. Step 6

   Put the dough in a greased bowl, turning it so all sides are lightly greased.

7. Step 7

   Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

8. Step 8

   Punch down the dough.

9. Step 9

   Turn it out onto a lightly floured board and quickly knead the dough for about 2 minutes to get the air bubbles out.

10. Step 10

    Shape the dough into a loaf .

11. Step 11

    Place the loaf in a greased 9- by 5- by 2 1/2-inch loaf pan.

12. Step 12

    Cover and let rise for 30 minutes or until doubled.

13. Step 13

    Bake at 375 F for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

14. Step 14

    Remove from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

15. Step 15

    Serve and enjoy!