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dissolve yeast in warm water.
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in separate bowl combine sugar, orange zest, salt and baking soda.
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to sugar mixture add milk, melted butter, orange juice and dissolved yeast.
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add enough flour to make a stiff dough. turn out and knead till smooth. Dough should not be sticky.
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place in greased mixing bowl turning to coat dough. cover and let rise till doubled.
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Punch down and divide in half. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes.
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Shape into 2 loaves. Place in greased loaf pans, cover and let rise till doubled.
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brush with egg yolk wash (optional).
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bake @ 350 degrees F for 30 - 35 minutes. I measure inside temp to 180 to 190 degrees before pulling out to cool.