Description
Pillowy soft yeast rolls infused with zesty orange and tart dried cranberries. These enriched rolls are perfect for holiday dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115F)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, honey, and active dry yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in the melted butter, egg, and orange zest until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the bread flour and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Gently fold in the dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide into 12 equal pieces, and roll into balls.
- Place balls in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
- Optional: Brush with melted butter immediately after removing from the oven.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American