Orange Marmalade Rolls

Submitted by Molly53

"There's a little bit of sunshine-y treasure in these delicious rolls. From the Western chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. Preparation time is approximate."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 40

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons butter (not spread or tub product)
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 2 compressed yeast cakes
• 1⁄2 cup water, lukewarm
• 5 cups flour, sifted (amount is approximate)
• butter, melted
• 1 cup orange marmalade

directions

1. Heat milk and butter until butter melts; add sugar and salt, cool.
2. Soften yeast in lukewarm water and add to milk mixture.
3. Stir in 2 1/2 cups of the flour and mix well.
4. Cover and keep ina warm place to rise for about two hours.
5. Add more flour to make a stiff dough, kneading well.
6. Cover and let rise until double in bulk.
7. Roll our on a floured board and cut with a biscuit cutter.
8. Brush with melted butter and place 1 teaspoon of orange marmalade in the center.
9. Fold each roll in half and place on a well-greased baking pan.
10. Brush top with butter and let stand in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
11. Bake in an oven preheated to 425F for 20 minutes or until golden.