WHOLE WHEAT CINNAMON ROLLS 
4 1/2-5 c. all-purpose flour
2 pkg. 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. chopped nuts
Orange Glaze (recipe follows)

In a large mixer 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 (120-130 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 (6-8 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 down dough. 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 the filling over each. Sprinkle each with half of 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 2-24 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 double. Uncover, bake in 375 degree oven for 10 minutes. Cover loosely with foil; bake 10-15 minutes. Cool slightly. Prepare Glaze. Drizzle over the rolls. Makes 16 big rolls. Note: Watch carefully that they don't burn.

ORANGE - CINNAMON FILLING:

Combine: 1/2 c. softened butter 5 tsp. cinnamon 1 1/2 tbsp. finely shredded orange peel 2 tsp. all-purpose flour

ORANGE GLAZE:

Combine: 1 tsp. vanilla

Add enough orange juice (4-6 tablespoons) to make drizzling consistency.

 

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