Saturday, February 23, 2013

Orange Tea Rolls

In honor of my grandma's birthday today-Happy Birthday Grandma!! I want to share this Orange Tea Roll recipe that we always have at her house for the holidays. They are so yummy!!! It's hard to decide if they are a dinner roll or dessert. This past Christmas I (actually Chito) made these rolls for my company Christmas party and we took step by step pictures. I was so impressed by his baking skills. They are pretty easy to make, just make sure they don't over bake and make a lot-they tend to go fast!

ORANGE TEA ROLLS
Yields 24
About four hours from start to finish

1. Make the dough
Dissolve together in a small bowl:
2 Tablespoons Yeast
1 Cup Water (room temperature)
2 Tablespoons Sugar

Mix in a different bowl:
3/4 Cup Crisco
4 Beaten Eggs (whisk)
1 Teaspoon Salt
4 Tablespoons Sugar
6 Cups Flour
1 Cup Milk (room temperature)

2. Combine both bowls, knead dough, cover and let rise for two hours 

3. Make the filling
1 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Butter (melted)
4 Tablespoons Orange Zest (about four oranges)
Orange zest

4. After the dough has risen, roll out about 1/4 inch thick
We made two batches
Use flour as needed

5. Spread the filling evenly over the dough
Like you would with sauce on a pizza

6. Roll the dough into a jelly roll


7. Cut into 1 inch slices using thread
We used floss



8. Spray Pam on muffin tins and place sliced dough inside
If they don't fit perfectly inside that's okay, they may be a bit differently shaped

9. Cover dough and let rise in tins for 1 hour

10. Bake in oven at 350 for 15-20 minutes until slightly golden brown-check constantly


Unfortunately I was so excited to eat the Orange Tea Rolls that I forgot to take a picture of the final product. Here is a similar pic I found online.

They are best when eaten warm

I hope you get a chance to try these and love them as much as my grandma and I do!





Saturday, February 2, 2013

tortilla.bar

We tried this great new place for dinner last night. It's on State in Orem, UT called the tortilla.bar, so good! The flavors are amazing! It's a little on the pricy side for tacos but worth the good food. Check out their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/oremtortilla?fref=ts 


The people are so nice and excited you are there. The food has unique flavors and is all organic and locally grown. I love the atmosphere and decor in the place. My favorite part though, was actually being able to watch my tortillas and churros being made.

Chito got the Pork Belly tacos

I got the Hanger tacos-they put green apple slices in the taco-the flavor is divine!

We also shared churros with hot chocolate. I was so excited to eat/drink it I forgot to take a picture.


Next time you are looking for a new fun place to eat go to the tortilla.bar-and invite us because we live approximately one minute away!