NUT TREE SPICY ORANGE NUT BREAD
Source: Nut Tree Remembered: The Cookbook by Tara Baumann, Jim Moehrke, Roy Moehrke, 1997 (Vacaville Museum, CA - ordering info: 707-447-4513)
Makes 16 slices

1 cup ground orange peel
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 1/4 cups unsifted flour
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons oil
2 eggs, unbeaten
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 drops each almond and lemon extract
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons sugar

In advance, grind or chop in food processor enough orange rind (about 2 to 3 medium oranges) to measure 1 cup. Add water and the 2 tablespoons sugar, heat to boiling then cover and cook over low heat 10 to 15 minutes, until rind is tender and practically all the water is absorbed. Cool.

Sift dry ingredients into mixing bowl. Add milk, oil, eggs and flavorings. beat at low speed just until well-mixed.

Mix in cooled orange peel and walnuts. Pour batter into greased 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan and sprinkle top with mixture of cinnamon and sugar.

Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes until well-browned and done when tested.

Remove from pan and cool on rack.