Delicious orange rolls are perfect anytime, from breakfast to a hoilday meal. Soft and delicious, with just the right amount of sweetness and loads of orange flavor.
Combine 1/2 C sugar, 1/2 C shortening, 2 tsp salt into hot water and stir to dissolve. Cool.
In a stand mixer, beat eggs together and add 1 cup flour. Mix to combine. Add in water/sugar mixture. Add in another cup of flour. Mix to combine.
Pour in yeast mixture and remaining flour. Knead until smooth and soft. Add in any additional flour need so that dough is not sticky. Place dough in an oiled bowl and cover and allow to rise until double in size
Combine filling ingredients while dough rises. Mix together glaze and set aside.
Option 1: Cover dough and allow to rise for about an hour or until double and then divide dough into two sections. Roll out each section to a 12 x 15 rectangle and spread each half with half of the filling. Roll up dough into a log shape and cut each log into 12 rolls. Repeat with other half of dough. Place rolls into a greased muffin tins and let rise for 30-45 minutes and then bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Cover with glaze.
Option 2: Cover and refrigerate dough overnight. The dough will rise a bit in the refrigerator. About 4 -5 hours before serving divide dough in half and roll out each section of dough into a 12 x 15 rectangle. Spread with half of the filling mixture. Roll up into a log shape and cut each log into 12 rolls. Repeat with other half of dough.Place in greased muffin tins and let rise 4 hours. Bake at 375 Degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Cover with glaze.
Glaze
Combine juice of an orange, zest from orange and enough powdered sugar to make a glaze that you can spread or drizzle over the top of the rolls.
Notes
To freeze dough: Place individual rolls on a baking sheet and then flash freeze. Once they are frozen, place them into a zippered freezer bag, removing as much air as possible. They will freeze for up to 2 months. When you are ready to serve them, thaw overnight in the fridge and then allow to rise at room temperature for 30-60 minutes depending on how warm your house. Bake as directed and glaze.To reheat, place rolls on a baking sheet and warm in a 350 degree F oven until warmed through for about 5-10 minutes. If frozen, let them thaw on the counter overnight or for a few hours and then warm them as directed above.