Orange Bow Knot Rolls Food

ORANGE BOWKNOTS WITH ICING

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour and the yeast; set aside. In a medium saucepan, heat and stir the milk, butter, sugar, and salt just until warm (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F) and butter almost melts; add to flour mixture along with eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the orange peel, orange juice, and as much of the remaining flour as you can.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smooth and elastic (3 to 5 minutes total). Shape dough into a ball. Place in a lightly greased bowl, turning once. Cover; let rise in a warm place until double in size (about 1 hour).
• Punch dough down. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half. Cover; let rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, lightly grease two large baking sheets; set aside.
• Roll each portion of the dough into a 12x7-inch rectangle. Cut each rectangle into twelve 7-inch-long strips. Tie each strip loosely in a knot. Arrange knots 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Cover; let rise in a warm place until nearly double in size (about 30 minutes).
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden. Immediately remove from baking sheets. Cool on wire racks. Drizzle with Orange Icing. Orange Icing
• In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, orange peel, and enough orange juice (2 to 3 tablespoons) to make a drizzling consistency.

CHRUSCIKI- BOW KNOTS

Steps:

• Beat the eggs and egg yolks together until thick and lemon colored.
• Add the melted butter, sugar, salt, extracts, citrus rinds, cognac, and sour cream and beat until creamy and smooth.
• Add enough flour gradually to produce a thick, fairly stiff dough.
• Turn out onto a floured board and knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough is elastic and can be handled easily.
• Roll pieces of dough 1/8 inch thin (should be able to see through them) and cut into strips about 3 inches long and 2 inches wide.
• Cut the ends on a diagonal.
• Slit each piece in the center and pull one end through the slit.
• Heat the crisco and lard to 375 degrees and fry the dough strips, until lightly browned (about 1 minute) Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
• (SHHHHHHHHHHH!) Sneak 1 or 2 while frying!

NO-KNEAD KNOT ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Beat in egg and shortening. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (do not knead). Cover and refrigerate overnight., Punch dough down and divide into 4 portions; roll each portion into a 14x12-in. rectangle. Spread 2 tablespoons butter over dough. Fold in half lengthwise; cut into 12 strips. Tie each strip into a knot; tuck and pinch ends under. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough. , Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool.