Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
  2. Add 1 cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, egg, melted butter, grated orange rind, and orange juice; beat at medium speed until blended.
  3. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
  4. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
  5. Place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
  6. Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 4 or 5 times.
  7. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter. Cover with a towel, and let stand 10 minutes.
  8. Combine chopped orange and 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry between paper towels; set aside.
  9. Make a crease across each circle, and place an orange piece in center. Fold over; gently press edges to seal.
  10. Place rolls in a lightly greased baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place 30 minutes.
  11. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.
  12. Spread with glaze.
  13. FOR GLAZE: Cream butter and orange rind at medium speed; add powdered sugar alternately with juices, beating until blended. Yield: 1/3 cup.