Orange Rolls

These rolls are a little time consuming but they are so fluffy and soft and with a slight hint of orange zest and orange juice. The rolls are best eaten on the same day, or can be refrigerated and microwaved the next day.

Ingredients

• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons grated orange peel
• 5-1/4 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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  ORANGE ICING
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
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• Method

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the milk, sugar, butter, salt, eggs, orange juice, orange peel and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Punch dough down; roll into a 16-in. x 10-in. rectangle, about 1/2 in. thick. Cut into 10-in. x 3/4-in. strips; roll lightly and tie into a knot. Place on greased baking sheets; tuck the ends under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
• Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over rolls. 

Note:  Instead of knots, I just made mine into rolls.  I also halved the recipe and got about 10 rolls.