Jo's Luscious Orange Rolls

Jb Tyler, TX's Note:

Tender, rich, sweet rolls with a fresh orange taste. These are so good....

• Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 4 hrs
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 12.0 rolls

• 2 teaspoons yeast (or 1 package)
• ¼ cup water (105 to 115 degrees)
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¾ cup sugar , divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter , melted
• 2 eggs , beaten to blend
• 3 -3 ½ cups flour , divided
• 3 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons butter , softened
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon orange juice

Directions:

1. Disolve yeast in worm water, let stand 5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl combine sour cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt, mix well. Add melted butter, beaten eggs, and 2 cups of the flour, add the yeast mixture and mix well. Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
3. Turn dough out on a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes) Place in a well greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until double in bulk.
4. Punch dough down, and divide in half. Roll each half into a 12 inch circle on a floured surface.
5. Combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar and orange rind. Spread each circle with 1 T. butter and sprinkle with half of orange/sugar mixture. Cut each circle into 6 wedges (like a pizza) Roll up each wedge tightly and place point side down on a greased baking sheet.
6. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts for 1 hour, or until double in bulk.
7. For the glaze: In a saucepan combine: 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 T. butter, and 1 T. orange juice. Mix well and boil 3 minutes.
8. Bake at 350 degrees F for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden. Pour glaze over hot rolls, remove immediately from baking sheet.

Reviews

[betsy222]

This is such a good recipe,you must try it....thanks for sharing