Orange Sweet Rolls
Orange Sweet Rolls are soft and sweet with a tangy orange glaze that will make breakfast a little bit extra - delicious, that is!
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Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 273kcal
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 2 Tbsp orange zest
- 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 lg egg
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For the filling
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
For the glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp orange juice
- 2 Tbsp orange zest
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
Instructions
For the dough
- In a large bowl, add the warm water and yeast. Stir to combine and allow to sit for about 5 minutes, until foamy. Stir in the orange zest, juice, granulated sugar, salt, egg, butter and 1 1/2 cups of flour.
- Using a hand mixer, mix until well-combined, scraping down the sides as necessary. Add the remaining 2 cups of flour and mix with a wooden spoon until the dough is no longer and sticky and has a slight bounce-back if you poke it.
- Remove the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-6 minutes. Shape the dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place until double in size, about an hour.
- Line a 9x13 (or 10-12" round) baking dish with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray and set aside.
- Remove dough from the bowl to a lightly floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll into a 10x15-inch rectangle that is even thickness all over.
For the filling
- Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
- Spread the softened butter over the surface of the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top, the top with the orange zest.
- Starting with one of the long sides, roll the dough tightly and with a sharp knife cut 1 1/4-inch slices. Place the slices into the prepared baking dish, cover and allow to rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool slightly while preparing the glaze.
For the glaze
- In a medium bowl or glass measuring cup, combine the powdered sugar, orange juice and zest, and almond extract. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the warm rolls and serve!
Nutrition
Serving: 1roll | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 2mg
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