Grandma Richey's Orange Rolls

Ingredients

Instructions

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   Rolls : 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons shortening 2 pkgs. active dr y yeast � cup sugar 3 eggs 4-5 cups our, divided 1 teaspoons salt Filling: � cup (1 stick) butter, softened Heaping � cup sugar Grated rind of 2 oranges Scald milk and add shortening, stirring to melt.

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   Add yeast when milk is cool enough (105� to 115�).

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   Combine sugar with lightly beaten eggs and add.

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   Add 1 to 2 cups our to make a sponge and beat until smooth.

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   Let rise 1 hour, covered with a towel.

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   Gradually add 3 cups our and the salt to make a soft dough.

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   Knead until smooth and elastic.

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   Let rise 1 hour, uncovered.

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   Divide dough in half and turn out onto oured cutting board.

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    Roll into two 12 x 18-inch rectangles.

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    Spread with lling.

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    Roll up rectangles from long end and slice each into 12 pieces, approximately 1 inch thick.

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    Place on 2 jelly roll pans 15 x 11 inch and let rise 2 hours on a rack, covered with a towel.

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    Bake at 400�F for 8 to 10 minutes.

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    Makes 2 dozen rolls.