Ring-a-ling Sweet Rolls

After they rise again bake them for 9 minutes and while they’re in the oven you can make the glaze- which is just orange juice with a small amount of powdered sugar mixed in. Then brush the rolls with the glaze and bake for a few more minutes.

Once these are out of the oven you’re left with lovely rolls that aren’t cloyingly sweet. They are great with tea or coffee, but they also make the ideal midnight snack, too.

I can honestly say these are the best sweet rolls I’ve ever made!

For the dough:

4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons grated orange peel (zest of 1-2 oranges)
2 packets dry active yeast
1 cup whole milk
1/3 cup butter
1 egg
For the filling:
1 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup almonds, ground
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
For the glaze:
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
Preparation
In a large bowl combine 2 cups of flour, 1/3 cup sugar, salt, orange peel, and yeast. Set aside.
In a saucepan combine milk and butter and cook over low heat until warm (not hot). Add to flour mixture along with egg and use an electric mixer to mix for 2-3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour by hand until stiff dough forms.