Orange Crescents Recipe

Name: Orange Crescents
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 3/4 cup sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup butter, melted, divided; 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup butter; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1/2 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup sour cream

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add 1/4 cup sugar, salt, eggs, sour cream, 6 tablespoons butter and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
3
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12-in. circle. Brush with remaining butter. Combine orange zest and remaining sugar; sprinkle over butter.
4
Cut each circle into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide end. Place pointed side down 2 in. apart on greased
5
. Curve ends down to form a crescent shape. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled.
6
Bake at 350u00b0 for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Pour over warm rolls. Cool. Store in the refrigerator.

1063

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 3/4 cup sugar, divided, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Orange Crescents falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orange Crescents

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