Description
Elevate your breakfast game with these irresistible orange rolls! Fluffy and soft, each roll is filled with a zesty orange mixture and topped with a sweet glaze, creating a delightful treat perfect for brunch or cozy mornings at home. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can impress family and friends while indulging in this warm, citrusy delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Combine warm milk and sugar in a bowl, stirring until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast on top; let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture and melted butter; mix until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- For the filling, mix sugar, cinnamon, orange zest, and softened butter in a small bowl.
- Punch down the risen dough; roll out into a rectangle about ½ inch thick. Spread the filling evenly over the dough and roll tightly into a log shape.
- Cut the log into equal pieces (about 1 inch thick) and place them in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise until puffed up (around 30 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar mixed with fresh orange juice while warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210 calories
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg