ORANGE ROLLS 
1 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
2 c. milk, scalded
3 tbsp. dry yeast
1 c. warm water
1/2 c. orange juice
4 tbsp. grated orange rind
4 eggs, beaten
11 to 13 c. flour

In large bowl, combine shortening, sugar, and salt. Scald milk and pour over shortening mixture. Dissolve yeast in warm water. When milk mixture is cooled, add orange juice, rind, eggs, and yeast. Mix well. Gradually add flour, mixing with spoon. After adding about 8 cups, place on floured surface and knead in remaining flour. Place in greased bowl and let rise until double. Roll about 3/4 inch thick and cut with biscuit cutter. Place in greased baking pans about 1 inch apart. Let rise until double. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. When cooled, ice with Orange Icing.

Orange Icing:
4 tbsp. orange juice
1 tbsp. grated orange peel
3 c. 10x sugar

Combine and mix until smooth.

 

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