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Orange Sweet Rolls

This Orange Sweet Rolls Recipe is the perfect way to add a little citrus to your morning pastry! Fool proof and perfect for beginner bakers!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword banana bread, cinnamon rolls, Orange, Sweet rolls
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 424kcal
Author Jesseca

Ingredients

For the rolls:

  • tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup warm water
  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk room temperature or lightly warmed
  • 3 to 4½ cups All-purpose flour

For the filling:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1/2 cup butter softened

For the frosting:

  • 4 tablespoons butter soft
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (plus more if needed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice

Instructions

For the rolls:

  • Stir the yeast into the warm water. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes or until the yeast has bloomed.
  • Combine the 1/2 cup butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy and fully combined.
  • Whisk together the egg and milk. Stir into the butter mixture.
  • Add the yeast with one cup of flour. Stir on low slowly adding in the remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time. You want the dough to be playdough like texture.
  • Switch to the dough hook and mix on medium/low speed for 8 minutes or until the dough is smooth.
  • Lightly grease a medium glass bowl. Place the dough into the bowl. Turn once to coat in the oil. Cover with a clean dry towel and allow the dough to rest until it has doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

For the filling:

  • While your dough is rising, combine the 1 cup of sugar with the orange zest. Stir until fragrant and combined.
  • Once the dough has doubled, punch down. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 9x18 inch rectangle. Spread with 1/2 cup soft butter. Spread the sugar and orange zest mixture over the butter.
  • Roll the dough, starting at the long side. Gently slice into 12 equal pieces.
  • Lightly grease a 9x13 pan. Place the rolls, cut side down, into the pan. Cover with a clean towel and allow them to rest for 30 minutes to one hour, or until they have doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the rolls for 22-25 minutes, or until they are lightly browned.

For the frosting:

  • Combine the 1/4 cup butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Whisk until combined. Add orange juice, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved. Spread over your slightly cooled orange rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g