ORANGE KNOTS

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These orange rolls are a little time-consuming to prepare, but my family tells me they're definitely worth the extra effort. They bake up feather-light with a sweet and tangy flavor. We love them on Easter morning. -Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 20 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
5-1/4 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
ORANGE ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the milk, sugar, butter, salt, eggs, orange juice, orange zest and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; roll into a 16x10-in. rectangle, about 1/2 in. thick. Cut into 10x3/4-in. strips; roll lightly and tie into a knot. Place on greased baking sheets; tuck the ends under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.