Honey Orange Sourdough Rolls

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup warm water (110°F)
• 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
• 1 pkg (8 g) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup milk (2%), scalded and cooled to 110°F
• 1/2 cup prepared sourdough starter, allow to come to room temperature
• 1/4 cup salted butter, melted and cooled
• 1/2 cup liquid honey, divided
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed golden brown sugar
• 1 tbsp grated orange peel
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

1. In a large bowl, stir sugar into warm water. Sprinkle with yeast and let stand in a warm place for 10 minutes or until softened.
2. Stir in milk, sourdough starter, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup honey and salt.
3. Gradually mix in 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour; dough will be sticky. Turn dough into a greased bowl, turn over to grease top, cover bowl and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
4. Meanwhile, make filling by creaming together 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup honey and orange peel. Stir in almonds; set aside.
5. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
6. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
7. Roll dough into a 12 x 15-inch rectangle. Spread prepared filling evenly over dough.
8. Beginning at opposite long side, roll up dough jelly-roll fashion. Cut across roll in 1-inch thick slices and arrange, cut-side-up, in prepared pan.
9. Cover and let rise until almost double, about 45 minutes.
10. Preheat oven to 350°F.
11. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until browned on top. Cool rolls in pan on a rack for 10 minutes.