Conference Brunch - Orange Rolls

I wanted to make something special for breakfast while we watched conference and were spiritually fed. I cut this recipe in half for my little family which still made 24 rolls. I made them the night before conference and John got up with the kids in the morning so I could have a day to sleep in. When I woke up and came downstairs ALL but the 3 rolls they had saved me had been eaten. They are that good! Another great recipe from my old roommate Lisa that I have been making over the years. They are definitely best warm out of the oven but with a 10 second warm up in the microwave they are just as juicy the next day.

Orange Rolls

by Lisa Poulsen

Rolls:

2 cups milk

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup oil

3 teaspoons salt

6 cups flour

2 eggs

2 Tablespoons (2 packages) yeast

1/2 cup warm water

Filling:

1/2 cup (1 stick) soft butter

1 cup granulated sugar

grated peel of one orange

Glaze:

Mix together 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar and juice of one orange

(I usually juice the orange and then add the sugar to the taste and consistency I like.)

Stir milk, sugar, oil, and salt until sugar is completely dissolved. Add 2 cups of the flour and beat well. Add 2 eggs and stir in. Dissolve the 2 T. yeast in a 1/2 c. warm water and add to flour mixture. Mix in the remaining 4 cups of flour. Put some flour on a pastry board or counter and knead until dough is smooth and not sticky (more flour may be added if sticky). Put dough into greased bowl and let rise until double (about an hour) in a warm place. Divide dough into 6 parts and roll each into a circle. Spread with 1/6 of the filling mixture and cut into 8 wedges. Roll each into a crescent shape. Cover and let rise at least 1 hour in a warm place. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Do not overcook! Pour on glaze when rolls are still warm.