Homemade Pineapple Sweet Rolls

Instructions

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   I received this recipe a long time ago and have made these delicious rolls many times.

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   I sometimes add some flaked coconut to the filling and sprinkle some toasted coconut on top of the glaze.

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   This is my all time favorite. 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees F) 1 1/2 cups warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F) 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten 6 to 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Filling 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons grated orange peel 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt Glaze 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon orange juice Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Dissolve yeast in water.

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   Add milk, butter, sugar, salt, eggs and 1 1/3 cups flour and beat until smooth.

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   Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

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   Turn onto a floured surface, kneading until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes.

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   Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.

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   Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

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    Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan.

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    Add remaining filling ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

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    Reduce heat and simmer 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened.

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    Remove from heat and cool.

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    Punch dough down and divide in half.

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    Roll each half into a 15 x 12-inch rectangle and spread with filling.

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    Roll up, jellyroll style, starting with long side.

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    Slice into 1-inch rolls.

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    Place with cut side down in two greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pans.

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    Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

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    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes and Cool.

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    Combine glaze ingredients and drizzle over rolls.