Orange Rolls for Easter and Every Time of Year

Growing up, my mom used to make these orange rolls every Easter.  I decided this year that I would make this a tradition in my family.  I know this post is a little late, but I really think these rolls are perfect for every time of year.

For those of you who know me, you know how bad I am at cooking and how much I hate it.  These were really fun to do though!  And, if I can do them so can anyone. 

A helper is not required but definitely suggested :)

Mix together:

2 Cups Warm water

2 Tbs. Yeast

1/3 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup Oil
1 1/2 tsp. Salt
1 Egg

3 Cups Flour

Gradually Add 3 more cups of flour

Knead the dough on flour-dusted counter until it looks like this:

Place the dough in a bowl greased with Pam and then spray the top of the dough with Pam.

If you are making the dough the night before put cellophane over it and put it in the fridge.  If you are going to finish them that same day put a towel over the top and place the bowl somewhere warm or just room temperature to let the dough rise.  Let it rise about 2 hours or so.

Once it has risen (whether in the fridge or on the counter) separate it into 3 sections to roll out like this:

Make the inside by combining:

3 Tbs. orange zest (it uses about 1 medium orange)

1/2 Cup Sugar

1 cube softened butter (recipe calls for 1/2 cube but I wanted them to be more "desserty")

Spread on the rolled out dough:

Roll up the dough "hot dog style" so it is long and skinny.

Use dental floss to cut into rolls.  About 1 1/2 inches thick.  Do the same with the other 2 sections of the dough.

Place in greased pan and let rise another couple hours before cooking at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes (keep your eye on them)  I like them a little doughy, so I would take them out a little early.

To make the glaze for the top:

Use the juice of the orange you used along with powdered sugar until desired consistency.

I made a little extra glaze with just powd. sugar and milk to make them even healthier. :)

I added the glaze a little before and after I cooked them.  I didn't take a pic, but they look like this when done:

I linked this post HERE.