Jo's Luscious Orange Rolls

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons yeast (or 1 package)
• 1/4 cup water (105 to 115 degrees)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs, beaten to blend
• 3-3 1/2 cups flour, divided
• 3 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon orange juice

Directions

1. 1

   Disolve yeast in worm water, let stand 5 minutes.

2. 2

   In a large bowl combine sour cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt, mix well. Add melted butter, beaten eggs, and 2 cups of the flour, add the yeast mixture and mix well. Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.

3. 3

   Turn dough out on a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes) Place in a well greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until double in bulk.

4. 4

   Punch dough down, and divide in half. Roll each half into a 12 inch circle on a floured surface.

5. 5

   Combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar and orange rind. Spread each circle with 1 T. butter and sprinkle with half of orange/sugar mixture. Cut each circle into 6 wedges (like a pizza) Roll up each wedge tightly and place point side down on a greased baking sheet.

6. 6

   Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts for 1 hour, or until double in bulk.

7. 7

   For the glaze: In a saucepan combine: 1/4 Celsius sugar, 1/4 Celsius sour cream, 2 T. butter - 1 T. Orange juice. Mix well and boil 3 minutes.

8. 8

   Bake at 350 degrees F for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden. Pour glaze over hot rolls, remove immediately from baking sheet.