Holiday Treasures

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, orange peel, undissolved yeast, salt and mace.
2. 2
   Heat milk, water and butter until very warm (120o to 130oF).
3. 3
   Gradually add to flour mixture and beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
4. 4
   Add eggs, egg yolk, and 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed.
5. 5
   Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
6. 6
   Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Divide dough into 16 equal portions and roll each to 6-inch circle.
9. 9
   Place an equal amount of Cranberry Filling in the center of each circle.
10. 10
    Bring dough up around filling and pleat; pinch dough firmly just above the filling to seal.
11. 11
    Place rolls, 2 inches apart, on greased baking sheets.
12. 12
    Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
13. 13
    Uncover rolls.
14. 14
    Pinch again, just above filling, to seal.
15. 15
    Lightly beat reserved egg white; brush on rolls.
16. 16
    Bake at 350oF for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.
17. 17
    Remove from sheets; cool on wire racks.
18. 18
    Tie each with a narrow ribbon.
19. 19
    Cranberry Filling:.
20. 20
    In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
21. 21
    Beat with electric mixer until smooth.
22. 22
    Stir in dried cranberries.