Orange Glazed Bunny Rolls |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Orange marmalade gives the frosting a pleasant citrus flavor Ingredients:
2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast |
1/4 cup warm water |
1 cup warm milk |
1/2 cup shortening |
2 eggs |
1/3 cup sugar |
1/4 cup orange juice |
2 tablespoons orange zest |
1 teaspoon salt |
5 -5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup water |
1 tablespoon orange marmalade |
1/2 teaspoon butter, softened |
Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, eggs, sugar, orange juice, orange peel, salt and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. 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; let rise in a warm place until doubled; about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down; turn on a lightly floured surface. Divide into 13 pieces. Shape 12 pieces into 12-in. ropes. Fold each in half; twist top half of the open and twice to form ears. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Shape remaining dough into 12 balls. Place one on the loop end of each roll to form a tail; press into dough. cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
4. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. In a small mixing bowl, combine the glaze ingredients; beat until blended. Spread over rolls.
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