Mix together 1 cup scalded milk and ½ cup shortening, 1/3
cup sugar and 1 tsp salt in large mixing bowl.
Cool to lukewarm. Soften 1
package of yeast in ¼ cup warm water and add to mixture. Add 2 well beaten eggs, ¼ cup orange juice
and 2 Tbs grated orange peel. Beat
well. Add 5 cups sifted flour and mix
into a soft dough. Cover and let stand
10 minutes. Knead the dough 5 to 10
minutes. Place in greased bowl turning
over once to bring greased side up.
Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until double (about
2 hours). Punch down and let stand for
15 minutes. Cut in low knots. Let stand until double. Bake at 400ºfor 12 minutes.
Orange Icing: Blend 2 Tbs orange juice, 1 Tbs grated orange peel and 1 cup confectioners sugar.
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