Description
Breakfast dreams come alive with this Orange Sweet Rolls masterpiece, blending citrusy zest and pillowy dough. Warm, fragrant rolls drizzled with tangy glaze promise pure morning delight for anyone craving a delectable start to their day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 ½ cups (440 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Wet and Enriching Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- ¼ cup (60 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup (75 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Flavoring and Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange zest (from about 2 oranges)
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 ¾ tablespoons fresh orange juice
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm milk with a touch of sugar, allowing the mixture to become frothy and aromatic for about 5-7 minutes.
- Create a soft, pliable dough by combining flour, remaining sugar, and salt with the activated yeast, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a cohesive texture forms.
- Develop the dough’s elasticity through thorough kneading, either by hand on a floured surface or using a stand mixer with a dough hook, working the mixture until smooth and resilient.
- Allow the dough to rise in a greased bowl, covered, in a warm environment until it doubles in volume, typically around 1 hour.
- Prepare a fragrant filling by blending softened butter, sugar, vibrant orange zest, and optional cinnamon into a uniform, spreadable paste.
- Gently deflate the risen dough and roll it into a rectangular shape, ensuring an even thickness across the surface.
- Distribute the citrusy filling evenly across the dough, creating a consistent layer of flavor.
- Carefully roll the dough from the long side, forming a compact log, then slice into 12 uniform rolls.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, allowing them sufficient space to expand and rise.
- Provide a second proofing period, covering the rolls with a clean towel and letting them become puffy for 30-40 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C) and bake the rolls until they transform into a golden-brown, enticing delicacy.
- Craft a luscious glaze by whisking powdered sugar with fresh orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract until silky smooth.
- Generously drizzle the citrus glaze over the warm rolls, creating an irresistible finish that enhances their aromatic profile.
Notes
- Activate instant yeast by ensuring warm milk temperature sits between 100-110°F for optimal fermentation without killing the yeast.
- Prevent dough from becoming tough by kneading gently and avoiding over-mixing, which develops excess gluten and creates dense rolls.
- Customize filling by substituting orange zest with other citrus like lemon or adding ground cardamom for a unique aromatic twist.
- Accommodate dairy-free diets by replacing milk with almond milk and using coconut oil instead of butter while maintaining similar rich texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg