Best Orange Knots Recipes

ORANGE KNOTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the milk, sugar, butter, salt, eggs, orange juice, orange zest and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , 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 and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; roll into a 16x10-in. rectangle, about 1/2 in. thick. Cut into 10x3/4-in. strips; roll lightly and tie into a knot. Place on greased baking sheets; tuck the ends under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over rolls.

ORANGE BOW KNOTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, sugar, orange juice and zest, salt, eggs and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each into 12 balls. Roll each into a 10-in. rope. Tie into a knot and tuck ends under. , Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over rolls.

ORANGE AND APPLE BREAKFAST KNOTS

Steps:

• 1. Unroll bread stick dough; cut strips in half. Put 3 to 4 apple slices in middle of each strip of dough. wrap and tie in a knot. arrange knots in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
• 2. Grate 1 tsp. of orange peel; set aside. Juice the oranges; pout 2/3 cup juice into bottom of pan but not over the knots. In a small bowl, mix grated peel, sugar and cinnamon. Spoon over the knots. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or til golden brown. Serve warm with a drizzle of syrup from pan. Makes 12 servings, or 24 knots.

30 MINUTE ORANGE KNOTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix granulated sugar 1 T. of orange zest together in a shallow bowl.
• Cut each biscuit in half. Roll each biscuit into a rope. Tie each rope in a loose knot. Tuck the ends underneath the knot. Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
• Brush tops of knots with melted butter. Dip buttered tops in orange sugar mixture.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes. Watch carefully so the sugar doesn't burn.
• While knots are baking make an orange glaze. Mix powdered sugar, orange juice and remaining orange zest together.
• While knots are still warm brush them with orange glaze.
• Let cool for about 2-3 minutes. Serve.
• You can store Orange Knots in an airtight container and serve the next day. They are best warmed in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds.

ORANGE KNOTS

Steps:

• Mix grated orange rind with sugar. Roll each roll into a 9-inch rope. Tie in a loose knot. Roll each knot in melted butter and then in rind/sugar mixture. Place on a large sprayed baking sheet. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let double in size. Remove wrap. Bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes. Remove from pan and place on cooling rack. Brush with citrus glaze while still warm.