Orange Coffee Rolls

By AzWench

Ingredients

• Orange Glaze:
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 3/4 to 3 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted and divided
• 1 cup flaked coconut, toasted and divided
• 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons orange juice

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine yeast and warm water in a large mixing bowl; let stand 5 minutes. add 1/4 cup sugar and next 4 ingredients; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Gradually stir in enough flour to make a soft dough.

2. Turn dough out onto a well-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 (85 degrees), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.

3. Punch dough down, and divide in half. Roll 1 portion of dough into a 12-inch circle; brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Combine remaining 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup coconut, and orange zest; sprinkle half of coconut mixture over dough. Cut into 12 wedges; roll up each wedge, beginning at wide end. Place in a greased 13 x 9-inch pan, point side down. Repeat with remaining dough, butter, and coconut mixture.

4. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. (Cover with aluminum foil after 15 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if necessary.) Spoon warm Orange Glaze over warm rolls; sprinkle with 1/4 cup coconut.

Orange Glaze:
1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool slightly.

Tip: If the dough is too elastic as you are rolling it in Step 3, stop, cover the dough, and let it rest for about 5 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax, making the dough easier to handle.