Description
Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls are a delightful fusion of tart cranberries and fragrant orange zest, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. With their soft, homemade dough enriched with orange blossom water and a sumptuous glaze, these rolls are not just delicious but also visually stunning. Ideal for brunches, holiday gatherings, or cozy breakfasts at home, they offer a comforting sweetness that will impress your family and friends. Whether served warm or enjoyed with coffee and tea, these sweet rolls bring joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar (plus 1 tbsp)
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Zest of 1 orange
- Glaze: 1 cup confectioners' sugar, orange blossom water, and milk
Instructions
- Prepare cranberry filling by mixing cranberries, sugar, butter, and vanilla in a bowl.
- Activate yeast: Combine warm milk and sugar; sprinkle yeast over top and let sit until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, yogurt, egg, remaining milk, vanilla extract, orange blossom water, zest, salt, and activated yeast.
- Gradually add flour to form a soft dough; knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in an oiled bowl covered with plastic wrap for about an hour until doubled.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread cranberry filling evenly and roll tightly into a log.
- Slice into 12 rolls; place on a lined baking sheet and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare glaze while rolls cool: whisk confectioners' sugar with orange blossom water and milk to desired consistency.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg