Orange-Glazed Bunny Rolls

I am still telling my self that Spring is here.  To me, Spring means Easter. I love Easter, and even though it is still a month away, I thought these Rolls would be a lot of fun.  I just got a half a case of oranges too, so that was even more of an incentive.  This recipe came from one of my favorite recipe sources tasteofhome.com
Here is the link to the recipe.  The picture and recipe below are from Taste of Home.   Have fun cooking and please share your thoughts and changes.


Orange-Glazed Bunny Rolls

• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons grated orange peel
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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  GLAZE:
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon orange marmalade
• 1/2 teaspoon butter, softened

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, eggs, sugar, orange juice, orange peel, salt and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled; about 1 hour.

Punch dough down; turn on a lightly floured surface. Divide into 13 pieces. Shape 12 pieces into 12-in. ropes. Fold each in half; twist top half of the open and twice to form ears. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Shape remaining dough into 12 balls. Place one on the loop end of each roll to form a tail; press into dough. cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.

Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients; beat until blended. Spread over rolls. Yield: 1 dozen.