ORANGE-GLAZED BUNNY ROLLS

Orange-Glazed Bunny Rolls image

Orange marmalade gives the frosting on these tender yeast rolls a pleasant citrus flavor. Shape the rolls any way you like for any special occasion. -Gerri Brown, Canfield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup shortening
2 large eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon salt
5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon butter, softened

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, eggs, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, salt and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in 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; 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 end twice to form ears. Place 2 in. 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., Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients. Spread over rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.