Orange Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

rinds of 3 large oranges, clipped fine
2 c. water
2 c .sugar
1 c. milk
1 egg, beaten slightly
2 Tbsp. melted fat
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
4 c. all-purpose flour

Preparation

Cook cut peel in water until peel is tender, about 20 minutes. Add the sugar and cook 30 minutes longer with a very low heat. Let cool.
Add milk, egg, fat and sifted dry ingredients.
Mix well and turn into two well-greased bread pans.
Let stand 25 minutes, then bake 1 hour at 375\u00b0.
Brush top with soft butter when removed from oven.