Overnight Orange Rolls

As promised, here is there fabulous orange roll recipe. These are not your typical orange rolls. They are heavier and buttery, flakey and sweet. They rise in the fridge at night so in the morning you just roll them out and bake, so easy, so yummy, what more can I say?  You can put an orange glaze on them or just leave them their perfect little selves. I personally find them to be plenty sweet without a glaze. What could be a better start to a day than a flaky, buttery orange roll. Try them you won't be disappointed.

Overnight Orange Rolls

4 1/2 tsp. instant yeast
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 beaten eggs
1 cup warm water
1 tsp. salt
4 1/2 c. flour

Cream sugar and shortening and eggs together. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix. Dough will be sticky. Cover and place in fridge overnight. When ready to use, roll out half the dough at a time. Spread on Orange Spread. Roll, slice and place in muffin tins. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.


Orange Spread:
Melt together 1/2 cup sugar and 1 cube butter. Allow to cool then add zest of one orange.


*These rolls do not brown much on the top, to check for doneness, lift side of roll and check for browning as pictured below.