Orange-Honey Sweet Rolls
Recipe from Midwest Living

Wheat germ and white whole wheat flour add fiber and other nutrients to these breakfast treats.


Orange-Honey Sweet Rolls


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Servings: Makes 15 rolls.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  pkgs.  active dry yeastOn Sale
  • 1-1/4  cups  warm water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F)On Sale
  • 1/2  cup  nonfat dry milk powderOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  butter, softenedOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  honeyOn Sale
  • 2    eggs, lightly beatenOn Sale
  • 2  Tbsp.  toasted wheat germOn Sale
  • 1  tsp.  saltOn Sale
  • 3  cups  white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 2  to 2-1/4 cups  bread flourOn Sale
  • 1  cup  golden raisinsOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  butter, softenedOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  honeyOn Sale
  • 2  tsp.  finely shredded orange peelOn Sale
  •     Orange Icing (recipe follows)On Sale

Directions
1.
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add dry milk, the 1/3 cup butter, 1/3 cup honey, eggs, wheat germ and salt. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl. Add 2 cups of the white whole wheat flour. Beat on low to medium speed for 30 seconds. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in remaining white whole wheat flour and as much of the bread flour as you can.
2.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining bread flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smooth and elastic (about 6 minutes). Shape dough into a ball.
3.
Place dough in a lightly greased bowl; turn once to coat the top. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and a clean kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until double in size (about 1 hour).
4.
Punch dough down. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover; let rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside.
5.
For filling: In a small bowl, cover raisins with cold water; let stand for 5 minutes and drain well. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup honey and orange peel until creamy and well combined.
6.
Roll dough into an 18x15-inch rectangle. Spread the butter mixture to within 1/2 inch of the edges. Sprinkle with raisins. Roll up rectangle, starting from a long side. Seal seams. Slice roll into 15 pieces. Place, cut sides down, in prepared pan.
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Cover loosely with plastic wrap, leaving room for rolls to rise. Let dough rise in a warm place until nearly double (about 30 minutes).
8.
Remove plastic wrap. Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven. Cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert rolls onto a wire rack. Cool slightly. Invert again onto a serving platter. Drizzle with Orange Icing. Makes 15 rolls.

Orange Icing
In a small bowl, combine 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel. Stir in enough orange juice (1 to 2 tablespoons) to reach drizzling consistency.

Nutrition information
Calories 346, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 241 mg, Carbohydrate 61 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 3%, Calcium 7%, Iron 12%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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