Best 2 Orange Bowknots Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our heavenly Orange Bows! These bite-sized treats are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a delicate orange filling wrapped in a crispy, golden phyllo dough. Each bow is meticulously crafted to resemble a charming gift, adorned with a touch of confectioners' sugar for an extra touch of sweetness. Explore our collection of three irresistible recipes: the Classic Orange Bows, the Chocolate-Dipped Orange Bows, and the Grand Orange Bows. Whether you prefer the simplicity of the classic recipe, the decadent indulgence of chocolate, or the grandeur of a larger presentation, we have a recipe to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking adventure together!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE BOWKNOTS

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This recipe is a little time-consuming but, for special occasions, it's well worth the effort. I've put these rolls in gift baskets with a jar of the orange glaze.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup orange juice
Grated zest of 2 oranges
5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour, divided
ORANGE GLAZE:
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a saucepan, heat milk, shortening, sugar and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in water. In a large bowl, combine yeast with milk mixture, eggs, juice, zest and 3 cups flour. Mix until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Punch dough down; let rest 15 minutes. Roll dough into a 16x10-in. rectangle. Cut into sixteen 1-in. strips. Tie strips into knots; place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Bake at 400° for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Combine all glaze ingredients; spread over rolls.

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ORANGE BOWKNOTS (MOM) RECIPE

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Provided by Deeee

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

Orange Icing:
5 1/4-5 3/4 C. bread flour or use 1/2 whole wheat flour
2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
1 1/4 C. milk
1/2 C. butter
1/3 C. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. orange peel, finely shredded
1/4 C. orange juice (fresh)
1 C. powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp. orange peel, finely shredded
2 tsp. orange juice (fresh)

Steps:

1. Combine 2 cups of flour and the yeast; set aside 2. Combine milk (heated), butter (soft), sugar, 1 cup of the flour and salt. Mix in eggs alternate with more flour, this mixture needs to be warm when you add the flour/yeast mixture. Add the flour and yeast. 3. Using a spoon stir in orange peel (fine), orange juice and remaining flour (approx 2 cups). Knead in mixer for 7 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic (starts to pull away from the sides). 4. Let rise in a warm place (total time to rise should be 1 hour) Put dough in a lightly greased bowl with cover on for 15 minutes, punch down, cover and leave to rise for another 15 minutes. Dough should feel active. 5. Meanwhile, lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Roll each portion of dough into a 12 by 7 inch rectangle. Cut each rectangle into twelve 7 inch strips. Tie each strip loosely in a knot. Arrange knots 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Cover; let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled, 30 minutes. 7. Bake in a 400 ̊F oven for about 12-15 minutes or until golden. Immediately remove from baking sheets. Cool on wire racks. Drizzle with orange icing. ICING: In a bowl combine powdered sugar, orange peel and orange juice. Add more orange juice to reach drizzling consistency.

Tips:

Use fresh oranges: Fresh oranges provide the best flavor and aroma to the bowknots. If you can't find fresh oranges, you can use frozen or canned oranges, but the flavor will not be as good.
Grate the orange zest finely: Finely grated orange zest will distribute the flavor more evenly throughout the bowknots. You can use a microplane zester or a fine grater.
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making the bowknots light and airy.
Add the eggs one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
Mix in the dry ingredients gradually: This will help to prevent the batter from becoming too thick or lumpy.
Chill the dough before rolling: This will help to make the dough easier to work with and will prevent the bowknots from spreading too much in the oven.
Bake the bowknots until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a slightly crispy exterior.
Let the bowknots cool completely before glazing: This will help the glaze to set properly.

Conclusion:

Orange bowknots are a classic holiday cookie that is easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With their bright orange color, festive shape, and sweet orange flavor, they are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive holiday cookie to bake, give orange bowknots a try!