I have a recipe for Orange Bread from my grandma's cookbook called Woman's Home Companion Cookbook. I have the 1955 edition but it was originally published in 1942. 1 packet yeast 1/4 cup warm water 2 tsp grated orange rind 2 cups lukewarm orange juice 1/3 cup sugar 2 tsp salt 1/4 melted shortening or salad oil 6 cups of sifted flour (give or take) Sprinkle yeast over warm water. After 5 to 8 minutes, stir; add all orange rind, orange juice, sugar, salt and shortening; add enough flour to make a stiff dough; mix thoroughly. Turn out on lightly floured board and knead about 10 minutes until smooth and satiny. Place dough in warm greased bowl; brush surface very lightly with melted fat; cover and let rise in warm place, about 2 hours until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down thoroughly; turn out on board; divide in two equal portions and mold into balls; let rest, closely covered, for 10 minutes. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased loaf pans; brush tops with melted fat; cover and let rise about 1 hour or until doubled in bulk. Bake in moderate oven (375 F) about 45 minutes. Makes 2 1 lb. loaves. I have not baked this yet so I cannot say how things turn out but I have used this cookbook extensively and the recipes are usually spot on perfect. What I like so much about this book is that they don't use so much sugar or butter/oil as you see in many newer recipes. I suppose since it was out originally in 1942 and rationing during war years they had to make tasty foods without using too much of the precious items like butter and sugar. They also have recipes for peach bread, tomato bread, apricot bread, etc., all yeast breads. The banana bread sounds wonderful and I will have to try it. I bet it would make a fantastic Monte Cristo as well! Jenn, thanks so much for sharing! Looks fabulous, and now I need to go get my hands on said cookbook. I like the way you think about the Monte Cristo ! Susan

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