Orange Rolls

Yield: 4 dozen

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 2/3 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups milk, scalded
• 2 eggs
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 14 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• Grated peel of 2 oranges

Instructions

1. Dissolve the yeast in the water in a small bowl.
2. Combine the chopped butter, 1/2 cup sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add the hot milk and mix to dissolve the butter. Let stand until lukewarm.
3. Add the yeast, eggs and flour and mix well to form a sticky dough. Let rise, covered, in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
4. Remove from the refrigerator 2 to 2 1/2 hours before baking. Divide the dough into halves and roll each on a floured surface.
5. Mix the softened butter, one cup sugar and orange peel in a bowl. Spread on the dough. Roll up to enclose the filling. Cut into 1 inch pieces with dental floss. Place in greased muffin cups. Let rise until doubled in bulk.
6. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.