Orange Knots
Orange Knots might be a good recipe to expand your hor d'oeuvre recipe box. Watching your figure? This lacto ovo vegetarian recipe has 237 calories, 5g of protein, and 6g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 18. This recipe from Taste of Home requires active yeast, orange peel, confectioners' sugar, and flour. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 35 minutes.
Instructions
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
Add the milk, sugar, butter, salt, eggs, orange juice, orange peel and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth.
Add 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 and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down; roll into a 16-in. x 10-in. rectangle, about 1/2 in. thick.
Cut into 10-in. x 3/4-in. strips; roll lightly and tie into a knot.
Place on greased baking sheets; tuck the ends under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.
Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over rolls.
Recommended wine: Sparkling Wine, Sparkling Rose
Antipasti works really well with Sparkling Wine and Sparkling rosé. If you're serving a selection of appetizers, you can't go wrong with these. Both are very food friendly and complement a variety of flavors. The Ballatore Rosso Red Spumante with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 8 dollars per bottle.
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Ballatore Rosso Red Spumante
The vibrant, ruby color of Ballatore Rosso Red Spumante makes it a captivating sparkling wine. Inviting aromas reminiscent of blackberries and citrus form a delightfully complex bouquet. Well-balanced and rich in varietal character, this sparkling wine refreshes by combining flavors of raspberries and cherries providing a crisp, clean finish.While spumantes are traditionally enjoyed with desserts, Ballatore Rosso Red Spumante is an elegant and festive companion for any occasion.Alcohol: 8.20%