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Homemade Glazed Orange Rolls

Homemade Glazed Orange Rolls

Delicious Homemade Glazed Orange Rolls are a sweet breakfast treat infused with citrus flavors, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk warmed
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for dough
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest for dough
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for filling
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened for filling
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest for filling
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking dish
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Warm the milk until just warm to the touch. Stir in sugar and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix yeast mixture with egg, melted butter, orange zest, and salt. Gradually add flour and knead until smooth and elastic.
  3. Transfer to greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
  4. Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread with softened butter, sprinkle with sugar and orange zest. Roll up tightly and slice.
  5. Arrange rolls in greased dish. Cover and let rise for 30–40 minutes.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. Whisk powdered sugar with orange juice and drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mg

Notes

These rolls are perfect served warm and can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight before baking.

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