Outstanding Orange Rolls

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
  • 1/4 cup water (112*)
  • 1 cup warm milk (112*)
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 1/2 - 3 3/4 cups flour
  • FILLING
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons grated orange rind
  • GLAZE
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. In small bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
  2. In lg bowl, mix milk, shortning, sugar, salt, and egg.
  3. Add yeast mix; blend well.
  4. Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough.
  5. Kneed on floured board for about 7 minutes.
  6. Put in greased bowl, turn to grease top.
  7. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  8. Punch dough down; divide in half.
  9. Roll each into a 15x10 rectangle.
  10. Mix filling ingredients until smooth.
  11. Spread half on each rectangle.
  12. Roll up, starting with the long end.
  13. Cut each into 15 rolls.
  14. Put in 2 greased 11x7 baking pans.
  15. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  16. Bake at 375* for 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned.
  17. Mix glaze ingredients, spread over warm rolls.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1040 kcal 52% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.3g 29% DV
Total Fat 61.2g 79% DV
Carbs 112g 41% DV
Fiber 4.5g 16% DV
Sugar 42.6g 85% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10784.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 921.3mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 143.5mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 74.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 247.5mg 19% DV
Iron 5.6mg 31% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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