Description
Wake up to the irresistible aroma of freshly baked Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls, a delightful treat that combines fluffy dough with a zesty orange glaze. These rolls are perfect for breakfast or brunch, bringing a burst of sunshine to your day. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a warm, comforting experience that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let it sit until foamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, and orange zest. Stir into the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour and salt while mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about an hour or until doubled.
- Prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, and orange zest in a small bowl.
- Roll out the dough to about half an inch thick and spread softened butter over it.
- Sprinkle filling evenly on top and roll tightly into a cylinder. Cut into equal sections.
- Place in greased pans and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar and orange juice to make the glaze; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating chocolate chips or nuts into the filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or oven to restore freshness.