Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. active dry yeast (1 Tbs.)
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 3/4 to 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (approximately)
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 4 Tbs. butter, softened
  • 3 Tbs. sugar
  • 2 Tbs. grated orange peel
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 Tbs. orange juice, preferably fresh squeezed

Method

  • In small bowl, dissolve yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar and hot water.
  • Set aside until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, mix honey, oil, orange juice and 1/2 cup water.
  • Set aside.
  • In food processor, combine 3 3/4 cups flour and salt.
  • Add yeast mixture and honey mixture, and process until dough forms a ball.
  • Pulse on/off 4 to 5 times, until dough looks silky.
  • Dough should not be sticky; If dough is sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Place dough into lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Punch down dough, and turn out onto lightly floured surface.
  • Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough into rectangle, approximately 14 x 9 inches.
  • Spread butter over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides.
  • Sprinkle sugar and orange peel over butter.
  • Starting with long edge, roll dough into a spiral, jelly roll-style.
  • Pinch edges together to seal.
  • Cut roll into 12 slices.
  • Place slices on well-greased baking sheet.
  • Cover rolls with greased plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until rolls are almost doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Uncover rolls, and bake until light golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven, and let cool slightly.
  • While rolls are cooling, mix powdered sugar and orange juice in small bowl until well blended.
  • Drizzle icing over rolls.
  • Serve warm.