ORANGE BOWKNOTS

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Convent Cookery. Looks like something David Lee would like, wouldn't you boy. I didn't tie these in a knot and they still were nice. They have a light orange flavor--really good.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 4h15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup scalded milk
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
5 1/2 cups flour
2 eggs
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Soften yeast in warm water.
  • Combine hot milk, shortening, sugar and salt; cool to lukewarm.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Makes a soft dough; cover and let rise 10 minutes.
  • Knead.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl; cover; let rise until doubled, about 2 hours.
  • Punch down; let rest 10 minutes.
  • Roll out in 18" x 10" rectangle, 1/2 inch thick.
  • Cut strips 10 inches long x 3/4 inch wide.
  • Roll strip and tie in knot.
  • Put on baking sheet.
  • Let rise until double.
  • Bake for 12 minutes in a 400°F oven.
  • You can ice with orange icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.5, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 108.5, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 3.9

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