Jo's Luscious Orange Rolls

Submitted by Jb Tyler, TX

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

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 12 rolls
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 9.85 ml yeast (or 1 package)
• 59.14 ml water (105 to 115 degrees)
• 118.29 ml sour cream
• 177.44 ml sugar, divided
• 4.92 ml salt
• 59.14 ml butter, melted
• 2 eggs, beaten to blend
• 709.77-828.06 ml flour, divided
• 44.37 ml grated orange zest
• 29.58 ml butter, softened
• 59.14 ml sugar
• 59.14 ml sour cream
• 29.58 ml butter
• 14.79 ml 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