Ingredients

  • 2 cakes yeast
  • 1/4 c. warm water
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 6 Tbsp. melted butter
  • 2 3/4 c. flour
  • 3/4 c. toasted coconut
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. grated orange rind
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp. orange juice
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1/4 c. toasted coconut

Method

  • Soften yeast in warm water.
  • Add sugar, salt, eggs, sour cream and melted butter. Stir. Add flour. Beat well. Let rise until double in bulk (about 2 hours). Knead on floured surface about 15 times. Roll half of the dough to a 12-inch circle. Brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
  • Sprinkle with half of the 3/4 cup toasted coconut, 3/4 cup sugar and grated orange rind.
  • Combine the 3/4 cup sugar, sour cream, orange juice and 1/4 cup butter. Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Pour hot mixture over rolls to cover all.
  • Sprinkle with 1/4 cup toasted coconut. Cut into 12 wedges.
  • Roll up, starting with wide end.
  • Place point side down in greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Repeat procedure with other half of the dough.
  • Let rise until light, about 1/2 hour.
  • Bake 30 minutes in a 325° oven.
  • Leave in pan.