WHOLE WHEAT CINNAMON ROLLS 
4 1/2 to 5 c. all-purpose flour
2 pkgs. active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 eggs
2 c. whole wheat flour
Orange-cinnamon filling (recipe follows)
1 c. nuts, chopped
Orange glaze (recipe follows)

In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of the all-purpose flour and the yeast. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, butter, sugar and salt until just warm (120 to 130 degrees) and butter is almost melted, stirring mixture constantly. Add to flour mixture. Add eggs and beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl constantly. Using a spoon, stir in whole-wheat flour and as much of the remaining all-purpose flour as you can. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that's smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total). Shape into a ball. Place in a greased bowl, turning once. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double (about 1 hour).

Prepare the Orange-Cinnamon Filling. Set mixture aside. Punch dough down. Divide in half. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of dough into a 12-inch square. Spread half of filling over each. Sprinkle each with half the nuts. Roll up each square, jelly-roll style. Seal edges. Slice each roll into 8 pieces. Place the pieces in a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan or dish. Repeat with remaining pieces, using another greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan or a 12-inch pizza pan. Cover loosely with clear plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours. Uncover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. (To bake immediately, let the dough rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes or until nearly doubled.) Uncover, bake in 375 degree oven for 10 minutes. Cover loosely with foil; bake 10 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly.

Prepare Orange Glaze. Drizzle over the rolls. Makes 16 rolls.

ORANGE - CINNAMON FILLING:

3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. orange peel, finely shredded
2 tsp. all-purpose flour

Combine sugar, butter, cinnamon, orange peel and flour.

ORANGE GLAZE:

4 c. powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp. vanilla
4 to 6 tbsp. orange juice

Combine powdered sugar, and vanilla. Add enough orange juice to make drizzling consistency.

recipe reviews
Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls
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 Tamara (Kentucky) says:
Turned out perfect! Rolls are are soft, tender and amazing! I omitted the Orange flavoring in glaze and filling, though.

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