Description
Delight in these Homemade Glazed Orange Rolls, a perfect sweet treat featuring soft, fluffy rolls infused with vibrant orange zest and topped with a luscious orange glaze. Ideal for breakfast or brunch, these rolls combine rich butter, fresh citrus, and a sweet glaze for a refreshing twist on a classic recipe.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
Filling
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons orange zest (included in dough zest, confirm measuring)
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Warm the milk to 110°F, then stir in the active dry yeast with a pinch of sugar. Let this mixture sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt into the yeast mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Form Dough: Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and orange zest to form a soft dough. Knead the dough by hand or with a mixer for about 8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until it has doubled in size.
- Prepare Filling: Combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and orange zest to make the filling for the rolls.
- Shape Rolls: Roll out the risen dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle. Evenly spread the filling over the dough, then roll it tightly into a log and cut it into 12 equal rolls.
- Second Rise: Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise again for 30 to 45 minutes until puffed.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes until they turn golden brown. If the rolls brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil.
- Make Glaze: While the rolls bake, whisk the powdered sugar with fresh orange juice until smooth.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the orange glaze over the warm rolls and serve them immediately to enjoy their full flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warmed to 110°F to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Kneading is essential for developing gluten which gives the rolls their fluffy texture.
- If the rolls brown too quickly during baking, tent them with foil to prevent burning.
- For a stronger orange flavor, increase the orange zest in the dough or filling slightly.
- Serve the rolls warm for the best taste and texture experience.
