Light Orange Rolls

Directions

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   For the dough:.
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   Put yeast in a large mixing bowl, dissolve in warm water.
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   Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
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   Add 1/4 sugar, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons butter, salt and egg.
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   Beat until smooth.
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   Add 2 cups of the flour and beat until smooth.
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   Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and add remaining flour a little at a time (you might not need it all) kneading until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
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   Dough might still be a little sticky.
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   Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
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    Cover bowl with plastic wrap and a clean towel and put in a warm draft free place for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until doubled in size.
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    In the meantime, stir together the remaining 3/4 cup sugar with the orange rind.
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    Cover and set aside.
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    Punch down dough and let rest for 5 minutes.
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    Divide dough in half.
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    Working with 1 portion at a time (cover the other half to keep it from drying out) roll out into a 12 inch circle.
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    Brush the circle with 1 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle with half the orange sugar mixture.
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    Cut the circle into 12 wedges (a pizza cutter works great for this).
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    Roll each wedge up tightly beginning at the wide end, like a croissant.
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    Place the rolls, point side down in a 9x13 inch pan coated with cooking spray.
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    Repeat with the other portion of dough.
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    Place 8 rolls down the long side of the pan in three rows so you can fit all 24 rolls in evenly spaced.
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    Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled.
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    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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    Uncover dough.
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    Bake rolls for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
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    While the rolls bake, prepare the glaze.
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    Mix together the powdered sugar, softened butter and sour cream.
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    Add orange juice until it reaches a good drizzling consistency.
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    Drizzle warm rolls with the glaze.
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    Keep any remaining rolls in the refrigerator, covered with foil.
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    To reheat, put in a 300 degree F oven for 15 minutes, or until rolls are warm.