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Freshly baked orange rolls with a sweet glaze, ready to be served. One roll has been bitten into to show its soft, airy interior.

Homemade Orange Rolls

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Fresh, soft orange rolls with creamy citrus icing – a delicious treat that’s easy to prep and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
rise_time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 436
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough:
  • ½ cup warm water for activating yeast
  • 2 teaspoon dry yeast or instant yeast your choice
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar sweetens the dough
  • ⅓ cup milk 2.67 oz. adds moisture
  • 2 tablespoon salted butter melted for a rich dough
  • 1 orange juiced and zested for flavor
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour 300g adjust as needed for dough texture
  • ½ teaspoon salt balances the sweetness
  • Filling:
  • 6 tablespoon salted butter room temperature for spreading
  • ½ cup brown sugar 60g, adds sweetness and richness
  • Zest from a second orange adds citrusy depth
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt for balance
Cream Cheese Icing:
  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature for a smooth base
  • 2 tablespoon salted butter room temperature complements the cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice from the second orange
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract adds aromatic sweetness
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar 187g for a thick icing

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, stir together warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes or until foam forms.
  2. Whisk in milk, melted butter, orange juice, and zest from one orange.
  3. In another bowl, stir together 1 cup of flour and salt. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, until a sticky dough ball forms. Turn the dough onto a floured surface.
  5. Knead the dough for 3 minutes, adding flour as needed to prevent sticking. The dough should be soft and slightly tacky, not stiff.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover loosely, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  7. Punch down the dough, then roll it into a 10x13-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
  8. For the filling, mix butter, brown sugar, orange zest, and salt into a smooth paste. Spread evenly over the dough.
  9. Roll the dough up along the long edge, forming a log. Slice into 9 pieces, about 1.5 inches each.
  10. Place rolls in a greased 10x8-inch baking dish. Let them rise for 10-15 minutes. While rising, preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  11. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
  12. For the icing, beat together cream cheese, butter, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
  13. Let the rolls cool for 5-10 minutes before spreading the icing over them. Serve warm or let cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These rolls are best served fresh from the oven with a generous spread of the tangy cream cheese icing.

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