Orange Pan Rolls

3.0
(1)

A HINT of orange in the dough makes these rolls refreshingly different. Similar in texture to a biscuit, they bake to a beautiful golden brown. I make them anytime I want something warm from the oven to accompany a meal. --Jackie Riley Holland, Michigan

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder

  • teaspoon cream of tartar

  • teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon grated orange peel

  • 2 tablespoons shortening

  • 3 tablespoons milk

  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine sugar and nutmeg; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt. Add orange peel; cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Divide dough into fourths. With floured hands, roll each piece of dough into a ball; dip in butter, then in sugar mixture. Evenly space in a greased 9-in. round baking pan. Bake at 450 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.