Description
Indulge in the delightful citrus flavor of these homemade Orange Sweet Rolls. Soft, fluffy dough filled with a sweet orange-infused buttery filling and topped with a zesty orange glaze, these rolls are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 large egg
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, orange juice, and egg. Knead until smooth. Let rise.
- Make the filling: Mix softened butter, sugar, and orange zest. Roll out dough, spread filling, roll up, slice, and arrange in a baking dish.
- Rise and bake: Let the rolls rise, then bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Glaze and serve: Whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the glaze.
- Store leftovers tightly covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
