Orange Rolls

Directions

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   For Dough:.
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   Crumble yeast into large bowl, stir in water and sugar.
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   Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
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   Stir shortening,egg and salt into yeast mixture.
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   Add flour 1/4 cup at a time, stirring until mixture is smooth.
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   Grease bowl; add dough, turning to coat entire surface.
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   Cover and let rise in draft-free area until doubled in volumn, about 1 1/2 hours.
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   For Filling:.
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   Beat butter and sugar to blend well; stir in orange peel.
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    To Assemble:.
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    Roll dough out on generously floured surface to thickness of 3/16 inch.
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    Spread filling evenly over dough; roll dough up into cylinder, as for jelly roll.
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    Cut into 1 1/2-inch-thick slices.
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    Set each slice in paper muffin liner; arrange on baking sheet.
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    Cover with towel and let rise in warm draft-free area 30 minutes.
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    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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    Bake rolls until lightly browned on top, about 12 minutes.