Orange Glazed Christmas Bread

2 (1 lb) packages frozen white bread dough

1 large egg, beaten

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

2 tbsp butter, melted

Orange Glaze:

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

2 tbsp grated orange rind

3-4 tbsp fresh orange juice

Prepare bread: Place frozen dough in a large oiled bowl, cover and

refrigerate overnight. Let dough rest in a warm place, away from drafts.

Dough will double in size, after several hours. Punch dough down and divide

into 23 walnut size balls on a lightly floured surface. Heat oven to 350 . Grease

a large nonstick baking sheet. Arrange balls of dough on baking sheet in the

shape of a Christmas Tree: 2 balls for the trunk, 6 across for the bottom row, then

5,4,3,2,1 at the top, allow balls to touch one another. Brush tree shaped dough with

egg and allow to rise until doubled in size, 20-25 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Generously brush dough tree

with melted butter. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over the top. Bake until golden

brown 15-20 minutes. Transfer baking sheet to wire rack set over a piece of waxed paper.

Let bread cool 10 minutes. Transfer bread to wire rack.

Prepare orange glaze: In a medium bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, orange rind, and

enough orange juice to attain a fairly runny consistency. Drizzle orange glaze over bread and

let cool before serving.