ORANGE BOW KNOTS

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Baking is my favorite pastime, and I normally have my freezer well-stocked with breads, muffins and cookies. This recipe for rolls with a refreshing orange flavor has been in the family as long as I can remember. We especially enjoy them for breakfast and brunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
5-1/4 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, sugar, orange juice and zest, salt, eggs and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each into 12 balls. Roll each into a 10-in. rope. Tie into a knot and tuck ends under. , Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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Queen Shelynor

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These bow knots are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. I love the orange glaze.

Amadin Prosper100

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These bow knots are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.

Nadir Shah khilji

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I love the orange flavor in these bow knots. It's so unique and delicious.

Adefres Roby

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These bow knots are perfect for a party. They're easy to make ahead of time and they always look impressive.

David Momanyi

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I've been making these bow knots for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and everyone loves them.

AUSEES

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These bow knots were a disappointment. The orange flavor was bland and the glaze was too sweet.

Abdul Reheman

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These bow knots were amazing! The orange flavor was perfect and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again.

Md Amirul Islam Amin

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I'm not a baker, but these bow knots were easy to make and turned out great. I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes.

saifabidkharal abidkharal

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These bow knots were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They're so unique and delicious. I'm glad I tried them.

Calvin Shakul

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I'm always looking for new recipes to try and these orange bow knots caught my eye. They were so easy to make and turned out so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.