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Baked Orange Rolls in a muffin tin, with orange zest, orange slices, and glaze.

Orange Rolls

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
Treat yourself to this Orange Rolls recipe! Fluffy, sweet dough swirled with bright citrus zest, then topped with a luscious orange glaze. A perfect morning treat.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 36 rolls
Calories 146 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, softened
  • Zest of 2 large oranges
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest additional for glaze
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice

Instructions
 

  • Activate yeast: Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a small bowl. Wait for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
  • Mix dough: In a large bowl with a dough hook, blend eggs, melted butter, salt, flour, and the yeast mixture.
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  • First knead: Run your mixer at medium speed for 3 minutes, then cover with a towel and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
  • Second knead: Knead the dough again for 3 minutes and let it rest for another 10 minutes.
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  • Final knead: Knead one last time for 3 minutes and allow a final 10-minute rest.
  • Shape dough: Divide into 3 balls, roll each out on a floured surface into a 15x8 inch rectangle.
  • Prepare filling: Combine softened butter, sugar, and orange zest. Spread over the dough rectangles.
  • Roll and cut: Roll each rectangle tightly lengthwise and slice into 1 1/2 inch sections.
  • Arrange in pan: Place each piece into a greased muffin tin and let rise for 30 minutes.
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  • Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F and bake the rolls for 10-12 minutes until golden.
  • Make glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, additional orange zest, and orange juice until smooth.
  • Finish with glaze: Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls before serving.
    Baked Orange Rolls in a muffin tin, with fresh orange halves and zest.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 70mgFiber: 1g
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