Orange Bowknots

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk.
2. 2
   Add shortening, sugar and salt; cool to lukewarm. Soften yeast in this mixture.
3. 3
   Add eggs, orange juice and peel; beat thoroughly.
4. 4
   Add flour; mix until a soft dough.
5. 5
   Cover; let stand 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Knead on lightly floured surface.
7. 7
   Place in greased bowl; let rise in warm place until double in bulk, about 2 hours.
8. 8
   Punch down.
9. 9
   Roll dough 1/2-inch thick.
10. 10
    Cut in a 10-inch strip, 1/2-inch
11. 11
    wide.
12. 12
    Tie each in a knot.
13. 13
    Arrange on a greased baking sheet.
14. 14
    Cover.
15. 15
    Let rise until doubled.
16. 16
    Bake in hot 400° oven for 15 minutes.
17. 17
    Spread with orange topping.
18. 18
    (Can omit orange peel.)