ORANGE PAN ROLLS

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A HINT of orange in the dough makes these rolls refreshingly different. Similar in texture to a biscuit, they bake to a beautiful golden brown. I make them anytime I want something warm from the oven to accompany a meal. -Jackie Riley Holland, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine sugar and nutmeg; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt. Add orange zest; cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. , Divide dough into fourths. With floured hands, roll each piece of dough into a ball; dip in butter, then in sugar mixture. Evenly space in a greased 9-in. round baking pan. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.