No-Knead Citrus Rolls

posted by Margaret 01-30-100 4:26 PM

No Knead Citrus Rolls

1/4 cup warm water
2 pkg. yeast
7 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup warm whipping cream 110-115 degrees
3 egg yolks, beaten
3 1/2 - 4 cups all purpose flour
1 teas. salt
3/4 cup cold butter or margarine, divided

Filling:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons grated orange peel

Glaze:
1 1/3 cups confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice


In a bowl combine water, yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar, let stand 5 minutes. Stir in cream and egg yolks, mix well.

In another bowl, combine 3 1/2 cups flour, salt, and remaining sugar, cut in 1/2 cup butter until crumbly. Add yeast mixture, stir just until moistened Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Refrigerate 6-8 hours or overnight.

Punch dough down. Turn onto lightly floured surface. Divide in half, roll each half into a 15 x 12 rectangle. Melt remaining butter, brush over dough.

Combine filling ingredients, sprinkle over dough. Roll up, jelly roll style, beginning with a long side, pinch seam to seal. Cut each roll into 15 slices, place cut side down in 2 greased 9 inch pie plates. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Combine glaze ingredients, drizzle over warm rolls. Cool in pans on wire racks. Yield 2 1/2 doz



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