Orange Rolls

I've never met a person that didn't love these rolls. We used to have competitions in my family at Thanksgiving to see who would eat the most orange rolls. They are definitely one of the best rolls I've ever eaten. I can bet that my sisters will be jealous that they are not at my house when they see this post!

Orange Rolls

1 cup scalded milk (or 1 cup warm water and 1/3 cup powdered milk)
1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon yeast softened in 1/4 cup warm water
2 well beaten eggs
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
5 cups all purpose flour

Glaze:
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange rind

Mix first four ingredients together and cool to lukewarm.

Mix together remaining ingredients and add enough of the flour to make a soft dough. Cover, let stand 10 minutes. Knead dough. Place in an oiled bowl and let rise until double in bulk. Punch dough down and let stand 15 minutes. Cut dough into approximately 2 inch chunks and roll lightly between hands until shaped like a snake. Tie into a knot. Arrange rolls on a baking sheet and tuck under ends. Cover, let rise till double. Bake at 400 degreess for 12 minutes until lightly golden brown. Makes 2 to 2 1/2 dozen rolls. Cool and brush with glaze.

For easier frosting, make these ahead of time and freeze the rolls. Frost while still frozen and let stand at room temperature for a few hours and they will be defrosted in time for dinner.