Ingredients
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1 (4 g) package dry yeast
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3/4 cup warm water
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3 -3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 egg
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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1 tablespoon orange rind, grated
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1/4 cup orange juice
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1 orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 tablespoon butter, softened
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1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
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1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
- Add 1 cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, egg, melted butter, grated orange rind, and orange juice; beat at medium speed until blended.
- Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
- Turn dough out onto a well-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 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
- Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 4 or 5 times.
- 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.
- Combine chopped orange and 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry between paper towels; set aside.
- Make a crease across each circle, and place an orange piece in center. Fold over; gently press edges to seal.
- Place rolls in a lightly greased baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place 30 minutes.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Spread with glaze.
- FOR GLAZE: Cream butter and orange rind at medium speed; add powdered sugar alternately with juices, beating until blended. Yield: 1/3 cup.