Orange Rolls

 These are made like cinnamon rolls, but are orange flavoring.  They are so soft and tasty.  If you don't use the instant pudding (which I would suggest you do) add another 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour.  This is a great treat for Easter morning.  

ORANGE ROLLS

(makes 12 extra large or 18 normal)

Roll Ingredients:

*1/2 cup very warm water (not hot).

*1 tablespoon granulated sugar

*1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)

*1/4 cup butter, melted

*1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding

*1 cup very warm (not hot) milk

*1 large egg, room temperature is best

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*4 cups bread flour (all-purpose flour)

Filling Ingredients:

*2 tablespoons orange zest

*1/2 cup granulated sugar

*1/2 cup butter, softened

Frosting Ingredients:

*1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

*1/4 cup butter, softened 

*1 teaspoon orange zest

*1 cup powdered sugar

*1 1/2 teaspoon fresh squeezed orange juice (a little more if needed to thin out frosting)

Roll Directions:

~In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup warm water, 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 1/4 teaspoons (or 1 .25 ounce package) yeast together.

~Allow to rest so that the mixture proofs or bubbles (about 5-10 minutes).

~Add 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 (3.4 ounce) package vanilla pudding, 1 cup warm milk,1 large egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 4 cups bread four, mix until it starts to come together.

~Using a dough hook (or by hand), knew dough for 6-8 minutes with dough hook 10-12 in doing it by hand or until Doug is smooth and elastic.

~Place in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap or with a clean damp towel.

~Place in a draft free area for 1- 1 1/2 hours or until dough has doubled in size.

~Place dough on a lightly floured surface, and cover with clean towel and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

~Roll dough out into a 17x10 inch rectangle.

Filling Directions:

~In a small bowl, stir 2 tablespoons orange zest and 1/2 cup granulated sugar together until well combined.

~Spread rolled out dough with 1/2 cup softened butter.

~Sprinkle evenly with orange sugar mixture.

~Roll up dough a little tight, beginning with long side.

~Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

~Slice into 12 or 18 equal slices.

~Place into prepared pan.

~Cover with a clean damp towel and allow to rice until doubled in size (about 1 hour).

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Bake for 20-25 minutes or until done.

Frosting Directions:

~In a medium bowl, beat 1 (4 ounce) package room temperature cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons orange juice together until mixture is smooth.

~Spread on warm rolls.