ORANGE BOW KNOTS

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Baking is my favorite pastime, and I normally have my freezer well-stocked with breads, muffins and cookies. This recipe for rolls with a refreshing orange flavor has been in the family as long as I can remember. We especially enjoy them for breakfast and brunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
5-1/4 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.