Orange Bow Knots
Yield: Makes about 24
(Excellent coffee rolls & sells great at bake sales.)

1 yeast cake
1/4 c. warm water
1 c. milk, scalded
1/2 c. shortening
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
5-5 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 eggs, well beaten
1/4 c. orange juice
2 Tbsp. grated orange rind

Soften yeast in warm water. Combine milk, shortening, sugar & salt. Cool to lukewarm. Stir in about 2 c. flour & beat well. Add eggs. Stir in yeast, orange juice, rind & remaining flour. Mix well. Cover & let rest for 10 minutes. Knead on lightly floured board. Place in greased bowl & let rise in warm place till doubled.

Punch down dough, cover & let rest 10 minutes. Roll dough out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut in 10 strips, 1/2 inch wide. Tie each strip in a knot. Arrange on a greased baking sheet. Cover & let rise till doubled. Bake in 400 degree oven for 12-15 minutes. Spread with Orange Topping(see below).

Orange Topping:

Combine 2 Tbsp. orange juice, 1 tsp. grated orange rind & 1 c. powdered sugar. Blend well.

Category:  Breads, Breakfast Breads
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