4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons grated orange peel (zest of 1-2 oranges)
2 packets dry active yeast
1 cup whole milk
1/3 cup butter
1 egg
For the filling:
1 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup almonds, ground
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
For the glaze:
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
Preparation
In a large bowl combine 2 cups of flour, 1/3 cup sugar, salt, orange peel, and yeast. Set aside.
In a saucepan combine milk and butter and cook over low heat until warm (not hot). Add to flour mixture along with egg and use an electric mixer to mix for 2-3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour by hand until stiff dough forms.
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