Description
These Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls are a delightful treat, combining a fluffy dough with a sweet orange filling and a tangy glaze for a perfect breakfast or dessert item.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- Zest of 2 large oranges (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
- Add the melted butter and egg to the yeast mixture, stirring until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until it doubles in size.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, sugar, and orange zest to form a spreadable paste.
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 15×9 inches.
- Spread the orange butter filling evenly over the rolled-out dough, making sure to reach the edges.
- Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Seal the seam, then slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, leaving space between them. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the rolls are baking, mix the powdered sugar and orange juice in a small bowl to form a smooth glaze.
- Once the rolls are out of the oven, drizzle the orange glaze over the warm rolls.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the milk is warm but not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Feel free to add more orange zest to the filling for a more intense orange flavor.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking; just allow to rise before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg