Grandma's Orange Rolls with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

Recipe View In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and orange juice. Let stand for 5 minutes, until foamy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, shortening, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, egg, and salt. Stir the yeast mixture into the milk mixture. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes, until smooth and elastic. (8 minutes)

Recipe View Grease a large bowl and two 11x7-inch baking pans.

Recipe View Place dough in the greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size. (60 minutes)

Recipe View Punch down the dough and divide it in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half into a 15x10-inch rectangle.

Recipe View In a bowl, mix together 1 cup sugar, softened butter, and 2 tablespoons orange zest until smooth. Spread half of the filling evenly over each dough rectangle.

Recipe View Starting with the long end, roll each rectangle tightly into a log. Cut each log into 15 equal rolls.

Recipe View Arrange rolls in the prepared baking pans, leaving some space between each roll. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for about 45 minutes, or until doubled in size. (45 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove plastic wrap.

Recipe View Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. (25 minutes)

Recipe View While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting: In a bowl, beat together confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, softened butter, orange juice, and 2 teaspoons orange zest until smooth and creamy.

Recipe View Once the rolls are out of the oven, spread the frosting evenly over the warm rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy!