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The Best Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls

The Best Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls

Delicious and fluffy glazed orange sweet rolls that are perfect for brunch or breakfast. This recipe ensures a delightful orange flavor with each bite.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 319 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Oven
  • 9×13-inch pan
  • plastic wrap

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour or as needed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant dry yeast one ¼-ounce packet
  • pinch salt to taste
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted (1 stick)
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs lightly whisked

Filling

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter very soft
  • 1 cup orange marmalade about
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed

Orange Glaze

  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract orange extract may be substituted
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • pinch salt optional and to taste
  • 3 tablespoons milk or cream or as needed for consistency
  • 3 teaspoons orange zest divided

Instructions
 

Make the Dough

  • To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, add flour, sugar, yeast, and salt; set aside.
  • In 2-cup glass measuring cup, melt the butter in the microwave.
  • Add buttermilk to melted butter and heat in microwave.
  • Add butter-buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl.
  • Whisk eggs and add to the mixing bowl.
  • Knead dough in mixer for about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove dough, oil a bowl, and place dough in it.
  • Cover and let rise for about 2 to 2 ½ hours.
  • While dough rises, prepare a 9x13-inch pan.

Roll Out the Dough & Fill

  • Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a floured surface.
  • Roll dough out to about 26-by-13 inches.
  • Evenly spread butter over dough.
  • Spread marmalade over the dough.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar over the top.

Slice the Dough

  • Roll the dough into a tightly wound log.
  • Cut the dough into 20 evenly sized rolls.
  • Slice the rolls with dental floss and arrange in the pan.
  • Cover rolls and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.

Bake the Orange Rolls

  • Preheat the oven to 375F and bake for about 15 minutes.

Make the Orange Glaze

  • Whisk together orange juice, vanilla, confectioners’ sugar, and optional salt.
  • Drizzle in milk until desired consistency is reached.
  • Pour the glaze over the rolls and sprinkle with remaining zest.

Serve

  • Serve immediately for best taste, though they can be stored airtight at room temperature.

Notes

To make rolls the night before, refrigerate after slicing. Allow to rise before baking. These rolls can also be frozen after baking for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28g
Keyword baking, brunch recipes, Desserts, glazed rolls, orange rolls, sweet rolls
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