Orange Crescents Recipe

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The bold orange flavor of these sweet rolls satisfies at breakfast, dessert or snack time. My family and friends love them and often request that I make a batch. We consider them a real treat!

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Orange Crescents Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 24 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
GLAZE:
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup sour cream

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add 1/4 cup sugar, salt, eggs, sour cream, 6 tablespoons butter and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12-in. circle. Brush with remaining butter. Combine orange peel and remaining sugar; sprinkle over butter.
Cut each circle into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide end. Place pointed side down 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends down to form a crescent shape. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled.
Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Pour over warm rolls. Cool. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 188 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 167 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Orange Crescents in Taste of Home December/January 2000, p25