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The Best Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls

The Best Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls for a Bright Morning Treat

The Best Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls are a delightful treat that combines buttery orange filling and a sweet glaze for a special breakfast.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 20 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar do not substitute for the best flavor
  • 2.25 teaspoons Instant Dry Yeast Red Star Platinum yields the best results
  • 1 teaspoon Salt just a pinch is all you need
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter melt one stick for the dough
  • 1 cup Buttermilk opt for real buttermilk for best effect
  • 2 large Eggs lightly whisked before adding
For the Filling
  • 0.75 cups Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Orange Marmalade consider using homemade
  • 0.5 cups Light Brown Sugar
For the Glaze
  • 0.5 cups Orange Juice fresh-squeezed is highly recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can substitute with orange extract
  • 2 cups Confectioners’ Sugar
  • pinch Salt optional
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or Cream adjust glaze consistency
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest freshly zested

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, instant dry yeast, and a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, warm and mix the melted unsalted butter with buttermilk and lightly whisked eggs. Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry, and knead the mixture until smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  2. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by softening about ¾ of a stick of unsalted butter until creamy. Mix in the orange marmalade and light brown sugar until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release the air and turn it onto a floured surface. Roll the dough into a rectangle measuring approximately 26x13 inches. Spread the orange marmalade filling evenly over the surface.
  4. Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Slice the log into 20 equal rolls using dental floss. Place the sliced rolls into a greased baking pan.
  5. Cover the pan with a towel and let the rolls rise for about 1 hour, until puffy and nearly doubled in size.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Bake the rolls for approximately 15 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant.
  7. While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together orange juice, vanilla extract, confectioners’ sugar, and a pinch of salt. Adjust consistency with milk or cream.
  8. Once baked, allow the rolls to cool slightly before pouring the glaze generously over the top. Sprinkle with fresh orange zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These rolls can be prepped overnight, allowing for a quick morning delight.

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