Orange Rolls

By MissiAnn

Ingredients

• Honey Topping:
• 1 (1/4-oz.) envelope active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup warm water (100º to 110º)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 4 1/2 cups bread flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup bread flour
• Honey Topping
• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans (optional)
• Fresh Orange Glaze
• 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 egg whites
• Fresh Orange Glaze:
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
• 3 tablespoons fresh orange juic
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a 1-cup glass measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Beat butter at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment until creamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and salt, beating at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, milk, and lemon juice, beating until blended. Stir in yeast mixture.
3. Combine 4 1/2 cups bread flour and nutmeg. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed 2 minutes or until well blended.
4. Turn dough out onto a surface floured with about 1/4 cup bread flour; knead for 5 minutes, adding additional bread flour as needed. Place dough in a lightly greased large bowl, turning to grease top of dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
5. Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half. Divide 1 dough half into 12 equal pieces; shape each piece, rolling between hands, into a 7- to 8-inch-long rope. Wrap each rope into a coil, firmly pinching end to seal. Place rolls in a lightly greased 10-inch round cake pan. Repeat procedure with remaining dough half. Drizzle half of Honey Topping evenly over each pan of rolls.
6. Let rise, uncovered, in a warm place 1 hour or until doubled in size. Top evenly with pecans, if desired.
7. Bake at 350° for 20 to 22 minutes or until rolls are lightly browned. Cool rolls 2 minutes in pans. Spoon half of Fresh Orange Glaze evenly over each pan of warm rolls, and serve immediately.


Honey Glaze:
1. Stir together powdered sugar and remaining ingredients until smooth.

Orange Glaze:
1. Beat powdered sugar and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Add remaining ingredients, and beat until smooth.